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Machine Operating Buttons
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Start/Stop button
Lower the presser foot lifter.
Press the start/stop button to start the machine.
The machine starts running slowly for the first few
stitches; it then runs at the speed set by the speed
control slider.
Press the start/stop button again to stop the machine.
The button will turn red when the machine is running,
and green, when it has been stopped.
NOTES:
The machine runs slowly as long as you press and
hold the start/stop button.
The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot
control is connected to the machine.
The machine will not run and the presser foot mark will
blink if you start the machine with the presser foot in the
up position. Lower the presser foot and press the start/
stop button.
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Reverse stitch button
• When pattern 01 , 02 , 07 or 08 is selected;
Press and hold the reverse stitch button to sew in
reverse. Release the button to sew forward.
Press and hold the button when the machine is stopped
and foot control is disconnected to start sewing in
reverse slowly. Release the button to stop the machine.
• When any other stitches are selected;
Press the reverse stitch button to sew a locking stitch
immediately. The machine will automatically stop.
NOTE:
Function of the button will be particular when pattern
03 , 04 or 29 is selected. Refer to page 23, 33,
for instructions.
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Auto-lock button
• When pattern 01 , 02 , 07 or 08 is selected;
Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch
immediately. The machine will automatically stop.
• When any other stitches are selected;
Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch at the
end of current pattern. The machine will automatically
stop.
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Needle up/down button
Press the needle up/down button to bring the needle up
or down.
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Thread cutter button
Press the thread cutter button to cut the threads after
sewing.
The thread cutter mark will blink
while the machine cuts the threads.
You can continue sewing without pulling the bobbin
thread up after trimming the threads.
To cut the threads automatically after sewing, select
the desired stitch pattern, then press and hold the
thread cutter button until the thread cutter mark
appears.
The machine will cut the threads automatically after
the locking stitch then stop when the reverse or autolock
button is pressed, or a pattern has the built-in auto-lock
stitch.
NOTE:
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is
30 or thicker.
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Speed control slider
Maximum sewing speed can be adjusted with the speed
control slider. Refer to page 4.
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STOP
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