Setting Stitch Length and Left/Right Needle

Position

Manual Stitch Length

These settings apply only to "straight" stitch patterns 1 through 3.

Press the _ key to adjust the stitch length

manually. Use the [[_ or [[[D keys (on the right) to adjust the stitch length. To decrease length, press

the[_ key. To increase length, press the [[_ key,

The pre-programmed stitch length setting is

2.2

suitable for most of your sewing needs. However,

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you can change these settings to accommodate

 

different fabric characteristics or achieve a desired

 

effect. Hold down the [[_] or [[[_] key until you

 

reach the desired setting.

 

*The reverse stitch length cannot be set longer than 2.5 mm (1/8").

Press the [[_ key again to return the visual much screen to the former display.

Variable Needle Position

When you select stitch patterns 1 through 3 (see bottom of box on righ0, you can adjust the left/right needle position. When you press the [_ key, the needle position will move to the left.

When you press the [_ key, the needle position will move to the right.

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(_) Middle (3.5)

(_) Right(7.0)

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Note:

When using a sttaight stitch foot, make sure to use center needle position (_).

Otherwise the needle may break.

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385. 19000 specifications

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