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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
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Operation panel
The operation panel, located on the front of the
sewing machine, allows you to select a stitch and
specify how the stitch will be sewn.
The operation panel differs depending on the sewing
machine model.
a
LCD (liquid crystal display)
The number of the selected stitch (
1
), the presser foot
type to be used (
2
), the stitch length (mm) (
3
), and the
stitch width (mm) (
4
) are displayed here.
b
Stitch selection keys
Press the stitch selection keys, and then select the
number for the stitch that you wish to use. For details,
refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 37).
c
Stitch length adjustment key
Press this key to adjust the stitch length. (Press the “–”
side to reduce the stitch length; press the “+” side to
increase the stitch length.)
d
Stitch width adjustment key
Press this key to adjust the stitch width. (Press the “–”
side to reduce the stitch width; press the “+” side to
increase the stitch width.)
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Keys and indicators provided on some models
e
Stitch category selection key
Press this key to select desired stitch category. For
details, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 37) .
f
Utility stitch indicator
This indicator lights up when the utility stitch is selected
with the stitch category selection key.
g
Mirror image stitch indicator
This indicator lights up when the mirror image stitch is
selected with the stitch category selection key.
h
Character stitch indicator (for models equipped with
character stitches)
This indicator lights up when the character stitch is
selected with the stitch category selection key.
Spool pin
As shown, press down on the spool pin lever with
your finger to raise the spool pin.
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Storing the spool cap
The enclosed spool cap (large, medium, small)
can be stored by attaching it to the spool pin as
shown in the illustration. When attaching the
spool cap, position it with the rounded side
toward the spool pin.
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Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin,
otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
CAUTION
