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Stitch adjustments
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Lowering the needle(s)
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position is useful to hold your fabric in place when making
adjustments or when turning the fabric to change direction
when chainstitch sewing.
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The stitch width can be increased or decreased by changing
the needle position or with the cutting width dial.
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the stitch width is 6 mm.
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further adjustments are possible within the range shown
below.
• When only the left needle is used: 5 - 7 mm
• When only the right needle is used: 3 - 5 mm
• When using the chainstitch needle: 8 - 10 mm
Turn the dial to adjust the desired seam width. For standard
setting the dial should be set to 6.0.
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The presser foot pressure for sewing based on normal
conditions should be set to 2.5. Adjustments in some
instances may be necessary. Increase or decrease the
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test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your
garment.
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Decrease the pressure by turning the
adjustment dial in counter-clockwise direction to a value
between 2.5 and 1.
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Increase the pressure by turning the
adjustment dial in clockwise direction to a value between 2.5
and 5.
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Turn the adjustment dial until the
mark on the knob is set to 2.5.
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it may have to be adjusted depending on fabric type. Adjust
the stitch length to 4 mm when sewing on heavyweight
fabrics. Adjust the stitch length to 2 mm when sewing on
lightweight fabrics.
To adjust the stitch length, touch the stitch length icon. It
becomes surrounded by a black frame, showing that it is
selected. Touch - or + to adjust the stitch length.
A) Left needle
B) Right needle
C) Chainstitch
needle