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Stitch pattern:

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Presser foot:

Satin stitch foot F

Switch to “Low” speed setting. Four lock stitches will be sewn first. Then sew to the desired length and press the reverse button.

The desired length has been now determined. Continue sewing until the machine stops automatically.

*This stitch is used for reinforcement of the heavily strengthened part of a garment.

The maximum bartack length is 1.5 cm (5/8”) dependent on fabric.

When you change the stitch length or stitch width, press width key “+” or “-”, or length key “+” or “-”.

1Starting position

2Ending position

3Pre-set 1.5 cm (5/8”)

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To sew less than 1.5 cm (5/8”) of bartacking, sew the length required, then press the reverse button. The length is memorized. Depress the foot control until the machine stops automatically.

Memorizing bartacking

When repeatedly sewing the same size bartack, press Memory key and restart sewing.

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5Reverse button

6Starting position

7Ending position

Adjusting the evenness of bartacking stitches

13Make a test on an extra piece of fabric to check your settings.

If the bartacking is uneven, adjust the stitch length by turning the feed balancing dial as shown.

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9An extra length is left from the starting position.

10Turn the feed balancing dial to “+” direction.

11Matching the position. (Correct position)

12An extra length is left at the returning position.

13Returning position.

14Turn the feed balancing dial to “-” position.

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Janome 4800 manual Bartacking, Memorizing bartacking, Adjusting the evenness of bartacking stitches

4800 specifications

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