Key Name- Page 170

EDITING STITCH PATTERNS

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No.

Display

Key Name

Explanation

Page

a

Pattern display size

Show the approximate size of the pattern selected.

: Nearly the same size as the sewn pattern

: 1/2 the size of the sewn pattern

: 1/4 the size of the sewn pattern

*

The actual size of the sewn pattern may differ depending on the type of 
fabric and thread that is used.

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b

Pivot key

Press this key to select the pivot setting. When the pivot setting is selected, 
stopping the machine lowers the needle and slightly raises the presser foot 
automatically. In addition, when sewing is restarted, the presser foot is 
automatically lowered.

• If this key appears as 

, the pivot function cannot be used.

• Be sure the needle position on page 3 of Machine Settings is set to the down 

position.

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c

Free motion mode key Press this key to enter free motion sewing mode.

The feed dog is lowered and presser foot is raised to a height appropriate for 
free motion quilting.

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d

Automatic 
reinforcement stitch 
key

Press this key to turn on the automatic reinforcement stitching mode.

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e

Automatic thread 
cutting key

Press this key to turn on the automatic thread cutting mode.

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f

Delete key

When you make a mistake selecting a stitch pattern, use this key to delete the 
mistake. When you make a mistake in combining stitch patterns, use this key 
to delete stitch patterns. 

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g

Stitch width and stitch 
length key

Shows the stitch width and stitch length of the selected stitch pattern. The 
machine default settings are highlighted.

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h

Thread tension key

Shows the thread tension setting for the selected stitch pattern. The machine 
default settings are highlighted

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i

Memory key

Use this key to save stitch pattern combinations.

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j

Elongation key

When 7mm satin stitch patterns are selected, press this key to choose from 5 
automatic length settings, without changing the stitch zigzag width or stitch 
length settings.

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k

Needle mode 
selection key 
(Single/Double)

Press this key to choose single needle sewing or twin needle sewing.

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l

Size selection key

Use this key to select the size of the stitch pattern (large, small).

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m

Vertical mirror image 
key

After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a vertical mirror image 
of the stitch pattern.

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n

Horizontal mirror 
image key

After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to create a horizontal mirror 
image of the stitch pattern.

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o

Single/Repeat sewing 
key

Press this key to choose single stitches or continuous stitches.

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p

Back to beginning key When sewing is stopped, press this key to return to the beginning of the 

pattern.

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q

Image key

Press this key to display an enlarged image of the selected stitch pattern.

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r

Home key

Press this key to return to the home page screen.

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s

Screen lock key

Press this key to lock the screen. When the screen is locked, the various 
settings, such as the stitch width and stitch length, are locked and cannot be 
changed. Press this key again to unlock the settings.

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t

Thread density key

After selecting the stitch pattern, use this key to change the thread density of 
the pattern.

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u

Character spacing key Press this key to change the spacing of character patterns.

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