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w
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Bartacking
q
Stitch pattern:
w
Thread tension dial: A
e
Presser foot:
Satin stitch foot: F
Tacking is used to reinforce pockets, crotches and belt
carriers where extra stretch is needed.
The machine will sew a tacking of 1.5 cm (5/8˝)
q
length
automatically.
The dot
r
will blink when the bartacking is finished, and
the machine will memorize the tack length.
To sew another tack in the same size, simply restart the
machine and it will stop automatically when finished
sewing.
To change the tack length, press the stitch pattern
selection key. The blinking dot will disappear.
q
1.5 cm (5/8˝)
w
Start point
e
End point
r
Dot
q
t
y
u
i
o
!0
w
e
r
!1
!2
!3
• To sew a shorter tack
When you sew a tack less than 1.5 cm (5/8˝) in length,
sew to the required length
t
and press the reverse
button
y
. The machine will memorize the tack length
u
.
t
Required length
y
Reverse button
u
Tack length
i
Starting point
• Adjusting the evenness of bartacking
Make a test on an extra piece of fabric to check your
settings. If the bartacking is uneven, adjust the stitch
by turning the feed balancing dial
!1
as follows.
• Stitch does not meet start position
o
. Turn dial toward
“+” for even stitch.
• Stitch does not meet return position
!0
. Turn dial toward
“–” for even stitch.
o
Start position
!0
Return position
!1
Feed balancing dial
!2
Standard setting mark
!3
Indication line
Janome DC4030 Instruction manual
Janome Sewing Machine
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DC4030 Owners Manual/ User Guide
