Janome HD523, Instruction Manual

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Pattern selector: A/B
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Presser foot: Zigzag foot
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Thread tension: 2–6
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Stitch length: 1.5–4
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Stitch width: (0) or (5)
BASIC SEWING
Straight Stitch Sewing
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Raise the presser foot and position the fabric
with its edge lining up with a seam guide line
on the needle plate.
Lower the needle into the fabric.
Lower the presser foot and smooth the threads
toward the back.
Depress the foot control.
Gently guide the fabric along the guide line
letting the fabric feed by itself.
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For fastening the end of seams, press the
reverse stitch lever and sew several reverse
stitches.
Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric,
drawing the threads to the back.
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Cut the threads with the thread cutter.
The threads are now the proper length to begin
sewing the next seam.
To Change Sewing Direction
Stop the machine and turn the handwheel toward
you to bring the needle down into the fabric.
Raise the presser foot.
Pivot the fabric around the needle to change
sewing direction as desired.
Lower the presser foot and continue sewing.
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