Free-arm sewing (removing bed extension)- Page 10

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Retracting knife

To sew without cutting the fabric edge, you need to 
retract the knife as follows.

CAUTION

Do not touch the knife. 

Move the knife lever only while the needle is at its 
lowest point. 

Be sure to unplug the power supply cord from the 
wall outlet before retracting the knife.

1.  Pull up the knife lever <A>, then pull it to the 

right.

<A>

2.  Bring down the knife.

3.  Retract the knife completely, then take your 

hand off from the lever.

Stitch length

The normal stitch length setting is 3 mm. To 
change the stitch length, turn the stitch length 
adjustment dial on the right side of the body.

1

2

<A>

1

 Shorten the stitch length to a minimum of 2 mm 

(5/64 inch).

2

 Lengthen the stitch to a maximum of 4 mm (5/32 

inch).

<A> Selection mark

Stitch width

The normal stitch width setting for regular overlock 
stitch is 5mm (13/64 inch). To change the stitch 
width, turn the stitch width adjustment dial.

1

2

<A>

1

 Increase the width to a maximum of 7 mm (9/32 

inch).

2

 Reduce the stitch width to a minimum of 5 mm  

(3/16 inch).

<A> Selection mark