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When the machine is completely threaded,
bring all of the threads across the stitch plate
and slightly to the left under the presser foot.
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Hold the threads and apply a slight tension.
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Turn the handwheel toward you 2 or 3 complete
turns to start the thread chain.
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Lower presser foot.
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Continue holding the chain and press on the
foot controller until the chain is 5–7.5 cm (2–3")
in length.
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Place fabric under the front of the presser foot
and sew a test sample.
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At the end of the sample, continue to run the
machine with the presser foot down until the
chain reaches 15–20 cm (6–8") in length.
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Cut thread.
PLEASE NOTE:
Do not pull on the fabric while sewing as this
may deflect the needle, causing it to break.
PLEASE NOTE:
In case it is difficult to chain off when chain
stitching, pull the fabric lightly backward.
PLEASE NOTE:
Anytime you have rethreaded the machine
always chain off and sew a text sample to test
tensions and make adjustments as necessary.
Information
A mark
(1)
to indicate the needle location is provided
on the presser foot fitted on this machine. Use this
mark as a guide when sewing.
CHAINING OFF AND TEST
SEWING