Operation Manual

SEWING
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a
Insert the multi-function foot controller
plug into its jack on the machine.
* Before connecting the multi-function foot controller,
be sure to assemble the controller. Refer to
“Assembling the Controller” on page 26.
a Multi-function foot controller
b Foot controller jack
b
Slowly depress the multi-function foot
controller to start sewing.
Pressing down on the multi-function foot controller
increases the sewing speed; releasing the pressure on
the multi-function foot controller decreases the sewing
speed.
c
Release the multi-function foot controller to
stop the machine.
Specifying the Multi-Function
Foot Controller (Only for
supplied models)
With the multi-function foot controller, various
sewing machine operations in addition to starting/
stopping sewing, such as thread cutting and
reverse stitching, can be specified to be
performed.
■ Functions That Can Be Specified
* If you set the “Reverse Stitch” function on the heel
switch, machine operates the same as pressing the
“Reverse Button” on the machine.
* Reinforcement stitching may be applied depending
on the selected stitch pattern. For the details, refer to
“Automatic Reinforcement Stitching” on page 83.
■ Specifying the Functions
The functions performed by the multi-function foot
controller can be specified in the settings screen.
Memo
• The speed that is set using the sewing
speed controller is the multi-function foot
controller’s maximum sewing speed.
Controller Functions that can be specified
a Main foot controller Start/Stop
b Heel switch Select any of the following:
• Thread Cutting
• Needle Position UP/DOWN
• Single Stitch
• Reverse Stitch (Reinforcement
Stitch) *
c Side pedal
Memo
• If you set “Reverse Stitch” on the side
pedal, you can create a darning stitch effect
using zigzag stitches. With both feet, keep
pressing the main foot controller, and
repeat pressing and releasing the side pedal
to sew forward and reverse in turn. Machine
will reverse at the speed you press the main
foot controller.
Note
• Before specifying the functions, connect the
multi-function foot controller to the sewing
machine. The settings screen is activated
the first time that the sewing machine
detects the multi-function foot controller.
• After the multi-function foot controller is
connected to the sewing machine and the
functions are specified, the “Start/Stop”
button cannot be used. All buttons other
than the “Start/Stop” button can continue to
be used.