Instruction manual

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SECTION 4. UTILITY STITCHES
Basic Zigzag
Machine setting
q Stitch: 2
w Stitch width: 1 – 5
e Stitch length: 0.5 – 3
r Thread tension: 2 – 5
t Presser foot: A
Simple zigzag stitching is widely used for overcasting,
sewing on buttons, etc.
Adjust the stitch length to suit your sewing needs.
NOTE:
Use a stabilizer for stretch fabrics such as tricot and
knits to prevent puckering.
Overcasting
Machine setting
q Stitch: 2
w Stitch width: 5
e Stitch length: 1 – 2
r Thread tension: 3 – 7
t Presser foot: C (Model 2800)
A (Model 2600)
Model 2800:
Overcasting is used to prevent fabrics from raveling at
raw edges. It can be used to finish a hem edge.
Place the edge of the fabric next to the guide of foot and
sew with the fabric edge against the guide.
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CAUTION:
Do not set the stitch width less than 5 when using foot C;
the needle may hit the foot causing the needle to bend
or break.
Model 2600:
Sew while guiding the fabric so the needle drops off the
fabric edge on the right.
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Model 2800
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