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Using the side cutter (optional)
By using the optional side cutter, overcasting stitching can be sewn while the edge of the fabric is cut off.
The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the range
indicated below “Manual”. When using the side cutter, adjust the stitch width setting to a value within the range indicated in
the table above.
a
Remove the presser foot.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 29).
b
Thread the upper thread.
• For details, refer to “Threading the upper
thread” (page 18).
Note
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The needle threader cannot be used while
the side cutter is installed on the sewing
machine, otherwise damage to the needle
threader may result.
c
Select a stitch.
• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”
(page 38).
d
Raise the presser foot lever.
e
Raise the presser foot lever even higher, and
then hook the connecting fork of the side
cutter onto the needle clamp screw.
a
Connecting fork
b
Needle clamp screw
Stitch Name
Patt
er
n
Pr
ess
er F
o
ot
Application
Stitch Width
[mm (inch)]
Stitch Length
[mm (inch)]
Reverse/
Reinforcement
Stitching
Auto
Manual
Auto
Manual
Overcasting
stitch
S
Basic stitching,
sewing gathers or
pintucks, etc.
0.0
(0)
0.0–2.5
(0–3/32)
2.5
(3/32)
0.2–5.0
(1/64–3/16)
Reverse
S
Overcasting on
thin or medium
weight fabrics
3.5
(1/8)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
2.0
(1/16)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
Reinforcement
S
Overcasting on
thick fabrics
5.0
(3/16)
2.5–5.0
(3/32–3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
Reinforcement
S
Preventing fraying
in thick fabrics and
fabrics that fray
easily
5.0
(3/16)
3.5–5.0
(1/8–3/16)
2.5
(3/32)
1.0–4.0
(1/16–3/16)
Reinforcement
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Before replacing the presser foot and presser foot holder, be sure to turn off the sewing machine,
otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
CAUTION
b
a
