Frister Rossmann 503 - Initial Sewing Adjustments; Picking Up Bobbin Thread; Pressure Adjustment

Setting
stitch
length
The
stitch
length
control
regulates
the
length
of
the
stitch
you
select'
THE
HIGHER
THE NUMBER
.
THE
LONGER
THE STITCH.
Turn
stitch
length
control
to
the
desired
point
between
O
and
4' The
4
setting
is the
longest stitch.
The
size
of
the stitch
selected
will
depend
on
the
fabric
sewn.
Reverse
stitch
control
It is
best to
begin
and end
seams
with
a
few
stitches taken
in
reverse.
This
is
called
back
tacking.
Back tacking
fastens the
ends of the seams
f irmly
and
prevents
ravelling.
When
reverse
stitching
is needed,
simply
push
and
hold
in the center
of
the
stitch
length
control. The fabric
will immediately
start feeding
backwards
and seam
will be fastened.
Fastening
a seam
Be sure both threads
are
drawn back
under
the
presser
foot. Lower needle
into fabric about
rl
inch from
beginning
of seam.
Push reverse
push
button for reverse
stitching.
Stitch
in reverse until
needle reaches
beginning of
seam.
Release button for forward stitching
and complete seam.
When
you
reach
the end
push
reverse button and sew
back over
%.
inch of completed seam.
Needle
position
control
Move needle
position
control lever
to
right
(R),
centre
(M)
or left
(L)
for
corresponding needle
position.
The
needle
should be at its
highest
point
when
adjusting needle
position
or
stitch
width while the machine is
stopped.
For
certain kind of work such as
sewing
zippers, bindings, etc.
(straight
stitch),
and buttons, buttonholes, etc.
(zigzag
stitch).
a
straight or
zigzag
stitch can
be displaced from left
to
right.
For ordinary
sewing the control should
be set
at
"M"
position.
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