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Machine Operating Buttons
q Start/stop button
Press this button to start or stop the machine.
The machine starts running slowly for the first few 
stitches, it then runs at the speed set by the speed 
control slider. The machine runs slowly as long as this 
button is pressed.
The button will turn red when the machine is running, and 
green when it has been stopped.
Pressing and holding this button while sewing will slow 
down the sewing speed and the machine will stop when 
the button is released.
NOTE:
•Thestart/stopbuttoncannotbeusedwhenthe
foot control is connected to the machine.
•Themachinewillnotrunandthepresserfootmark
y will blink if you start the presser foot in the up 
position. Lower the presser foot and press the 
start/stop button.
•Youcanselectthedesiredstart-upspeedfrom
slow, medium or high (refer to page 26).
w Reverse button
When sewing stitch pattern 01, 04-07, 11-13, 01S, 
04S-07S (MODE 1) or 37, 38 (MODE 2), the machine will 
sew in reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.
If stitch pattern 01, 04-07, 11-13, 01S, 04S-07S (MODE 
1) or 37, 38 (MODE 2) has been selected and the foot 
control is not connected, the machine will start sewing in 
reverse as long as the reverse button is pressed.
If you press the reverse button when sewing any other 
patterns, the machine will immediately sew locking 
stitches and automatically stop.
e Auto-lock button
When sewing stitch pattern 01, 04-07, 11-13, 01S, 
04S-07S (MODE 1) or 37, 38 (MODE 2), the machine will 
immediately sew locking stitches and automatically stop 
when the auto-lock button is pressed.
When sewing all other patterns, the machine will sew to 
the end of the current pattern, sew locking stitches and 
stop automatically.
The machine will trim the threads automatically after 
locking the stitch when the auto thread cutting option is 
turned on.
r Needle up/down button
Press this button to bring the needle bar up or down.
The machine will stop with the needle in down position.
However, you can change the needle stop position in the 
setting mode (refer to page 26).
t Thread cutter button
Press this button when you finish sewing to trim the 
threads. The needle bar automatically rises after trimming 
the threads (refer to page 29).
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NOTE:
Use the thread cutter on the face cover if the thread is
#30 or thicker (refer to page 29).
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