Stitch length dial; Stitch width dial; Reverse sewing lever- Page 15

Brother ST371HD Use and Care Manual

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Stitch length dial

Depending on the selected stitch, you may need to 
adjust the stitch length for best results.
The numbers marked on the stitch length dial represent 
the stitch length in millimeters (mm) (1/25 inch).
THE HIGHER THE NUMBER, THE LONGER THE 
STITCH. With the “0” setting, material is not fed. This is 
used when sewing a button.
The “F”-“1” range is for making a satin stitch (closed 
zigzag stitch), which is used for making buttonholes 
and decorative stitches. The position needed for making 
the satin stitch varies according to the material and 
thread being used. To determine the exact dial position, 
first test the stitch and length settings on a scrap piece of 
fabric to observe the feeding of the material.

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Stitch length dial

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Shorter

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Longer

CAUTION

Stitch width dial

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points 
up. The numbers marked on the dial represent the stitch 
width.

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Stitch width dial

When the Straight or Triple Stretch Stitch is selected, the 
needle position can be changed from left to right by 
adjusting the stitch width dial. 

CAUTION

Reverse sewing lever

You can use reverse sewing for back tacking and 
reinforcing seams.
To sew in reverse, push the reverse sewing lever in as 
far as possible and hold it in that position while you 
lightly push the foot controller. To sew forward, release 
the reverse sewing lever. The machine will then sew 
forward.

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Reverse sewing lever

If the stitches are bunched together, 
lengthen the stitch length and continue 
sewing. Do not continue sewing without 
lengthening the stitch length, otherwise 
the needle may break and cause injury.

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After adjusting the stitch width, slowly 
turn the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) and check that the 
needle does not touch the presser foot. If 
the needle hits the presser foot, the 
needle may bend or break.

If the stitches are bunched together, 
increase the stitch length. Continuing to 
sew with the stitches bunched together 
may result in the needle bending or 
breaking.

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