Baby Lock A-LINE Grace BL40 Instruction And Reference Manual

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813Using the side cutter (optional)By using the optional side cutter, overcasting stitching can be sewn while the edge of the fabric is cut off.The values below “Auto” are set when the pattern is selected. The setting can be adjusted to any value within the rangeindicated below “Manual”. When using the side cutter, adjust the stitch width setting to a value within the range indicated inthe table above.aRemove the presser foot.• For details, refer to “Replacing the presserfoot” (page 29).b Thread the upper thread.• For details, refer to “Threading the upperthread” (page 18).Note● The needle threader cannot be used whilethe side cutter is installed on the sewingmachine, otherwise damage to the needlethreader may result.cSelect a stitch.• For details, refer to “Selecting a stitch”(page 38).dRaise the presser foot lever.e Raise the presser foot lever even higher, andthen hook the connecting fork of the sidecutter onto the needle clamp screw.a Connecting forkb Needle clamp screwStitch NamePatternPresser FootApplicationStitch Width[mm (inch)]Stitch Length[mm (inch)] Reverse/ReinforcementStitchingAuto Manual Auto ManualOvercastingstitchSBasic stitching,sewing gathers orpintucks, etc.0.0(0)0.0–2.5(0–3/32)2.5(3/32)0.2–5.0(1/64–3/16) ReverseSOvercasting onthin or mediumweight fabrics3.5(1/8)2.5–5.0(3/32–3/16)2.0(1/16)1.0–4.0(1/16–3/16) ReinforcementS Overcasting onthick fabrics5.0(3/16)2.5–5.0(3/32–3/16)2.5(3/32)1.0–4.0(1/16–3/16) ReinforcementSPreventing frayingin thick fabrics andfabrics that frayeasily5.0(3/16)3.5–5.0(1/8–3/16)2.5(3/32)1.0–4.0(1/16–3/16) Reinforcement● Before replacing the presser foot and presser foot holder, be sure to turn off the sewing machine,otherwise injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.CAUTIONba