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Pivoting
If the pivot key is selected, the machine stops with the needle
lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is automatically
raised to an appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is
pressed. When the “Start/Stop” button is pressed again, the
presser foot is automatically lowered and sewing continues.
This function is useful for stopping the machine to rotate the
fabric.
a
Select a stitch.
b
Press
to select the pivot function.
The key appears as
.
c
Set the fabric in the start position, lower the presser
foot and needle, and then press the “Start/Stop” button
to start sewing.
d
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine at
the point where the sewing direction changes.
The machine stops with the needle in the fabric, and
the presser foot is raised.
e
Rotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/Stop”
button.
The presser foot is automatically lowered, and
sewing continues.
CAUTION
• When the pivot key is selected, the machine
will begin stitching when the “Start/Stop”
button is pressed or the foot controller is
pressed down even if the presser foot has been
raised by pressing
(Presser foot lifter
button). Be sure to keep your hands and other
items away from the needle, otherwise injuries
may occur.
Memo
• When the pivot key is selected, the height of the
presser foot when sewing is stopped can be
changed according to the type of fabric being
sewn. Press
to display [Pivoting Height] in the
settings screen. Press
or
to select the
height.
Note
• The [Needle Position - Up / Down] in the settings
screen, must be set to the down position
for
the pivot function to be used. When [Needle
Position - Up / Down] is set in the raised position,
the pivot function cannot be used.
• If
appears as light gray when the stitch pattern
was selected, the pivot function cannot be used.
• Use
(Presser foot lifter button) to make sure the
presser foot is lowered, and then press the [Start/
Stop] button to continue sewing.
• If the pivot key is selected,
and
beside
[Presser Foot Height] in the settings screen are not
available and the setting cannot be changed.