Set Up the Machine (Continued)
= Set the Foot Contro}
The foot control regulates the speed at
which you sew.
Position the foot control as shown, with
your heel on the floor.
To increase speed, gently press down with
the ball of your foot,
To decrease speed, release your foot
pressure slightly.
NOTE: The foot control _s sensttive and
wilt increase or decrease your
sewing speed immediately.
Practice on a scrap of fabric to
regulate your sewing speed to
your taste and needs.
o Check Your Feed Balance Dial
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For most sewing, the groove =n the Feed Balance Dial should
point to the arrow (" _1_ ").
You may rarely need to adjust the diat. But, if necessary, use
this diat to regulate the feed balance for:
* Buttonholes (See P. 68 for details)
* Any "stretch" stitch such as patterns [] []
[] _ r_ , [] _ [4_ and monogramm,ng
when sewing on very particular fabrics.
o Set the Pressure Dial
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Pressure._ Vr_
control _ _,
Setting _ "_
mark
The Pressure Dial is located under the top
cover,
Set as follows:
[_ . • most sewing
2 .appiique and Cut-OutWork
t ,, basting, sewing chiffon, tace,
organdy and other lightweight
fabrics
Also for velours and knits
(with more stretch)