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Mode 3
Mode 3
Machine Operating Buttons
q Start/Stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine.
The machine starts running slowly for the rst few 
stitches, and it then runs at the speed set by the speed 
control slider.
The machine runs slowly as long as this button is being 
pressed.
NOTE:
• The start/stop button cannot be used when the foot 
control is connected to the machine.
• The machine will not run and the presser foot mark  
will blink if you start the machine with the presser 
foot in the up position. Lower the presser foot and 
press the start/stop button.
w Reverse button
• When following stitch patterns are selected;
Mode 1 and 2
The machine will sew in reverse as long as the 
reverse button is pressed. Release the button to sew 
forward.
When the machine is stopped and foot control is 
disconnected, the machine will sew in reverse slowly 
as long as the reverse button is pressed. Release the 
button to stop the machine.
• When any other stitches are selected;
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other 
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking 
stitches and automatically stop.
There will be particular functions of the reverse button 
when patterns shown above are selected. Refer to 
pages 30, 44 and 45  for instructions.
• When following stitch patterns are selected;
Mode 1 and 2
e Auto-lock button
• When following stitch patterns are selected;
Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch 
immediately. The machine will automatically stop.
• When any other stitches are selected;
Press the auto-lock button to sew a locking stitch 
at the end of current pattern. The machine will 
automatically stop.
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Mode 1 and 2