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Automatically cutting the 
thread

The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut 
the threads at the end of the stitching. This is called 
“programmed thread-cutting”.
If programmed thread-cutting is set, automatic 
reverse/reinforcement stitching is also set. This 
setting is convenient if a stitch for sewing 
buttonholes or bar tacks is selected.

1

Turn on the sewing machine.

X

The LCD comes on.

2

Select a stitch.

• For details on selecting a stitch, refer to 

“Selecting stitching” (page 68).

3

Press 

 (settings key) in the operation panel.

X

The settings screen appears.

4

Press 

, 

, 

 and 

 (arrow keys) until 

 is selected.

5

Press  

(OK 

key).

X

The screen for specifying automatic thread-
cutting appears.

6

Press 

 to select 

.

To return to 

, press 

.

X

The machine is now set for programmed 
thread-cutting.

7

Press  

(OK 

key).

X

The initial stitch screen appears again, and 

 appears in the lower-left corner of the 

screen.

• When the sewing machine is turned off, the 

programmed thread-cutting setting is 
cancelled.

8

Position the fabric under the presser foot, and 
then press 

 (start/stop button) once.

1

Start/stop button

X

After reverse/reinforcement stitches are 
sewn, the machine starts sewing.

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After reaching the end of the stitching, press 

 (reverse/reinforcement stitch button) 

once.

This step is not necessary if a stitch such as 
those for sewing buttonholes and bar tacks is 
selected where reinforcement stitches are 
automatically sewn.

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