Thread cassette indicator; Thread cutter button ; Needle position button - Page 5

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Operation buttons

The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.

a

Thread cassette indicator

The indicator lights up or goes off depending on the 
condition of the sewing machine.

b

Thread cutter button 

Press the thread cutter button after sewing is stopped to 
cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. For details, 
refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 50).

c

Needle position button 

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the 
needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

d

Start/stop button

Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The 
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of 
sewing while the button is depressed. When sewing is 
stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, 
refer to "Starting to sew" (page 47).

e

Presser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower 
the presser foot.

f

Reverse/reinforcement stitch button 

Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew 
reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse 
stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to 
sew in the opposite direction. Reinforcement stitches 
are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. 
For details, refer to "Securing the stitching" (page 49).

g

Sewing speed controller

Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing 
speed.

CAUTION

Note

z

Do not press the thread cutter button if there 
is no fabric under the presser foot or while 
the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to 
the machine may occur.

z

When cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon 
thread or other special threads, use the 
thread cutter on the side of the machine. For 
details, refer to "Cutting the thread" (page 
50).

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Green:

A thread cassette can be inserted.

Red:

A thread cassette cannot be inserted.

Off:

The sewing machine has been turned 
off or a thread cassette is already 
inserted.

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Do not press the thread cutter button 
after the threads have already been cut, 
otherwise the needle may break, the 
threads may become tangled or damage 
to the machine may occur.