White 1911 - Page 23

STITCH LENGTH
DIAL
To
change
the
length
of
the
stitches;
turn
the
dial
so
that
the
number
for
the
required
stitch
length
is
at
setting
mark.
The
numbers
indicate
the
approximate
stitch
lengths
in
mm.
The
lower
the
number,
the
shorter
the
stitch.
REVERSE
STITCH:
Press
down
reverse
lever
and
hold
for
reverse
stitching.
Fabric
will
immediately
start
feeding
backwards.
Release
lever
and
machine
will
resume
normal
forward
sewing.
Very
useful
for
fastening
ends
of
seams
and
darts
without
having
to
tie
threads,
and
for
strengthening
seams.