Press ; After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, ; on the foot controller.- Page 60

SEWING BASICS 

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After 3 to 5 reverse stitches have been sewn, 
release 

 (reverse/reinforcement stitch 

button).

X

The machine stops sewing.

8

Press 

 (start/stop button), or press down 

on the foot controller.

At this time, if the start/stop button is held 
pressed, the machine sews at a low speed.

X

The machine starts sewing in the normal 
sewing direction.

9

After sewing to the end of the stitching, the 
sewing machine stops.

Release the start/stop button or foot controller.

1

Beginning of stitching

2

End of stitching

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Sewing reinforcement stitches

When sewing stitches other than straight or zigzag 
stitches that are secured with reverse stitching, 

pressing  

(reverse/reinforcement 

stitch 

button) sews reinforcement stitches, 3 to 5 stitches 
on top of each other.

1

Reverse stitching

2

Reinforcement stitching

Memo

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Whether reverse stitches or reinforcement 
stitches are sewn depends on the stitch that 
is selected. For details, refer to “Stitch 
Settings” (page 118).

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2

5

6

4

3

1

2

1

2

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