When Sewing is Stopped Halfway
Raise the presser foot and turn the handwheel one full
rotation away from you. Pull the fabric under and behind the
presser foot while securing the thread ends with your thumb
and your forefinger to prevent the seam from unraveling.
Pull out the needle threads (2 or 3 threads) on the underside
of the fabric and knot the threads in the same manner as
described above.
Cut extra threads.
Note: Normally, the seams at the start of sewing do not unravel, but it
is wise to secure the seam end following the same steps as described when
sewing through to the edge of the fabric.
Chainstitch Sewing
The chainstitch is sewn with two threads, one needle and one looper. Normally, the machine trims the fabric edge while the
seam is being sewn. However, a chainstitch seam can be placed at a desired distance from edge of fabric by putting the upper
cutter in B position, disengaging the upper looper and installing coverstitch table B (see page 12).
Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine.
Machine Set Up
Deactivate the upper cutter (see page 15). The fabric should not be trimmed on this stitch.
If inserted, remove needle A, B, C and E.
Install needle D.
Deactivate the upper looper (see page 16).
Remove Cutter Cover A and install Coverstitch Table B (see page 12). The markings on Coverstitch Table B indicate the distance,
in cm and inches, from the coverstitch middle needle. Use it as a guide when positioning the fabric edge.
Set the machine in Threading Position (page 16) and thread the machine.
Set the machine in Sewing Position (page 16) and close the front cover.
Start and End Sewing
When starting to sew after threading the machine, sew aprox 1" (2-3 cm) on a scrap fabric and chain off to make a chain. At end
of sewing, pull the fabric lightly to the rear of machine and chain off.
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