10Operation panelThe operation panel, located on the front of thesewing machine, allows you to select a stitch andspecify how the stitch will be sewn.a LCD (liquid crystal display)The number of the selected stitch (1), the presser footto be used (2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and thestitch width (mm) (4) are displayed here.b Stitch length key (page 40)Use to adjust the length of the stitch. (Press the “–” sidefor a shorter stitch length, or press the “+” side for alonger stitch length.)c Stitch width key (page 41)Use to adjust the width of the stitch. (Press the “–” sidefor a more narrow stitch width, or press the “+” side fora wider stitch width.)d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitch key (page 46)The sewing machine can be set to automatically sewreverse or reinforcement stitches at the beginning andend of the stitching.e Needle mode selection key (single/twin) (page 24)Press this key to select the twin needle sewing setting.Each time this key is pressed, the setting switchesbetween that for single needle sewing and for twinneedle sewing.Flat bed attachmentThe accessories are stored in the storage space in theflat bed attachment.aSwing the lid of the flat bed attachmenttoward you to open the storage space.a Flat bed attachmentb Accessory compartmentX The bag of accessories is in the storagespace.Note● Place the accessories in the bag beforestoring them in the flat bed attachment. If theaccessories are not placed in the accessorybag when stored in the flat bed attachment,accessories may fall out and be lost ordamaged.ab
