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USEFUL FUNCTIONS

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Pivoting

If the pivot setting is selected, the machine stops 
with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the 
presser foot is automatically raised to an 
appropriate height when the “Start/Stop” button is 
pressed. When the “Start/Stop” button is pressed 
again, the presser foot is automatically lowered 
and sewing continues. This function is useful for 
stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.

a

Select a stitch.

b

Press 

 to select the pivot setting.

o

The key appears as 

.

 CAUTION

• When the pivot setting is selected, the 

machine starts when the “Start/Stop” button is 
pressed or the foot controller is pressed down 
even if the presser foot has been raised. Be 
sure to keep your hands and other items away 
from the needle, otherwise injuries may occur.

Memo

• When the pivot setting is selected, the 

height of the presser foot when sewing is 
stopped can be changed according to the 

type of fabric being sewn. Press 

 to 

display “Pivoting Height” on 2/7 of the set-

tings screen. Press 

 or 

 to select 

one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm or 
7.5 mm). To raise the presser foot further, 
increase the setting. (Normally, 3.2 mm is 
set.)

Note

• The “Needle Position – UP/DOWN” (3/7 of 

the settings screen) must be set in the down 

position 

 for the pivot function to be 

used. When “Needle Position – UP/DOWN” 

is set in the raised position, 

 appears 

as light gray and cannot be used.

• The pivot function can only be used with 

stitches where presser foot J or N is 
indicated in the upper-left corner of the 

screen. If any other stitch is selected, 

appears as light gray and is not available.

• Use the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to make 

sure the presser foot is lowered, and then 
press the “Start/Stop” button to continue 
sewing.

• If the pivot setting is selected, 

 and 

beside “Presser Foot Height” in the settings 
screen are not available and the setting 
cannot be changed.