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Tension controller No. 1
When tension nut No. 1
❶
is turned to the right
A
, the remaining length
of thread after thread trimming is shortened. When it is turned to the left
B
,
the remaining length of thread is lengthened.
* Be sure to carry out back tacking by several stitches at the beginning of sewing.
Tabulated relationship between material, thread and needle
Material
Thread
Needle
Cotton broadcloth *2 + felt
A&E
Signature Machine Quilting Thread (cotton)
TEX40
#18
Cotton broadcloth *2 + felt
YLI
Machine Quilting Thread (cotton)
TEX40
#18
* Be sure to check the relationship between the material and the needle or thread by carrying out trial stitching on a waste
piece of the cloth to be sewn.
* Decrease the sewing speed when using frictional thread such as the metallic thread.
* Depending on the type of thread and the direction of the stitch, the thread may not be cut by the automatic thread cutting
device of the sewing machine.
In that case, please trim the thread after stitching 2 to 3 needles from the back side of the fabric to the front side.
❶
A
B
Presser foot lifting lever
The presser foot can be up or down position by using the presser
foot lifting lever.
❶
Lowered position .......Presser foot should be lowered when sewing.
❷
Upper position ...........The position of the presser foot during
placement/removal of a sewing product on/
from the sewing machine.
* Be careful that the presser foot and the needle should not interfere
when the needle is in down position and the presser foot is raised
to the extra lift position.
Presser foot lifting lever
❶
❷
❶
❷