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Setting the Stitch
This machine is preset with the default settings for the
stitch width, stitch length, "L/R Shift", and upper thread
tension for each stitch. However, you can change any of
the settings by pressing
following the procedure described in this section.
After changing the settings, press
stitch screen.
Note
• Stitch settings return to their defaults if they are
changed, when the machine is turned off or a
different stitch is selected before the stitch
setting is saved, refer to "Saving stitch settings"
on page B-43.
Setting the stitch width
The stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to make the
stitch wider or narrower.
Each press of
makes the zigzag stitch narrower.
Each press of
makes the zigzag stitch wider.
in the utility stitch screen, then
to return to the utility
Memo
• Press
to return the setting to its default.
• If the straight stitch or triple stretch stitch was
selected, changing the stitch width changes the
needle position. Increasing the width moves the
needle to the right; reducing the width moves the
needle to the left.
•
means the setting cannot be adjusted.
CAUTION
• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)
and check that the needle does not touch the
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,
the needle may bend or break.
Setting the stitch length
The stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch coarser
(longer) or finer (shorter).
Each press of
makes the stitch length finer (shorter).
Each press of
makes the stitch length coarser (longer).
Memo
• Press
to return the setting to its default.
•
means the setting cannot be adjusted.
Setting the Stitch
Basic operations B-41
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