When sewing with metallic threads, or when sewing on delicate fabrics, lower the speed for optimal results.
Start/Stop
Press this button to start or stop the machine sewing when you are not using the foot control. Press start/stop to begin and
press again to stop.
Reverse
For permanent reverse, press the reverse button once before starting to sew. The reverse indicator will be lit and the machine
sews in reverse until you press the button again to cancel. If you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine will sew in
reverse for as long as you keep the button pressed. The reverse indicator is lit when the reverse button is pressed.
Reverse is also used when sewing bartacks and darning stitches to step between the parts of the stitch.
Stitch Selection Buttons
By pressing any of the 0 to 9 buttons you select the stitch illustrated on that button immediately.
By pressing two digits in quick succession you will be able to select a stitch from 10 and up. If the stitch number does not exist
you will hear a beep and the previous stitch selection will be kept.
Stitch Length
Reduce or increase the stitch length by pressing – or +. See Stitch Length/Stitch Density, page 26.
Stitch Width/Needle Position
Adjust the stitch width/needle position by pressing – or +. See Stitch Width/Needle Position, page 27.
Mirror Side to Side
Press to mirror the selected stitch side to side. In straight stitch, with a left needle position, pressing this button will move the
needle from the left to the right symmetrically across the center position. The LED next to the button is lit when this function is
activated.
View Presser Foot Recommendation
Press this button to show the presser foot recommendation
for the selected stitch on the LED display.
A: Utility Foot A
b: Decorative Stitch Foot B
C: One-Step Buttonhole Foot C
d: Blind Hem Foot D
J: Edging Foot J
-: Snap off the presser foot
P: Quilter’s ¼″ Piecing Foot (optional accessory, part number
4127855-45)
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