SewingBasic operations B-33STARTING TO SEWBjCut the threads with the thread cutter on the left sideof the machine.When using the thread cutter on the left side of themachine or scissors to cut the threads, press(Needle position button) to raise the needle, raisethe presser foot, and then pull out the fabric beforecutting the threads.■ Using the foot controllerYou can also use the foot controller to start and stopsewing.aTurn off the machine.bInsert the foot controller plug into its jack on themachine.1 Foot controller jackcTurn on the machine.dSlowly depress the foot controller to start sewing.eRelease the foot controller to stop the machine.Sewing reinforcement stitchesReverse/reinforcement stitches are generally necessary at thebeginning and end of sewing. You can use (Reverse stitchbutton) to sew reverse/reinforcement stitches (Refer to “StitchSetting Chart” under the column for “Reverse button” onpage B-39.).While pressing (Reinforcement stitch button), the machinewill sew 3 to 5 reinforcement stitches at that point and thenstop.1 Reverse stitch button2 Reinforcement stitch buttonIf the automatic reinforcement stitch is selected, reversestitches (or reinforcement stitches) will be sewn automaticallyat the beginning of sewing when the “Start/Stop” button ispressed. Press (Reverse stitch button) or(Reinforcement stitch button) to sew reverse stitches orreinforcement stitches automatically at the end of sewing.1 Reverse stitch2 Reinforcement stitchCAUTION• Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collectin the foot controller. Doing so could cause afire or an electric shock.Memo• When the foot controller is being used, youcannot start sewing by pressing the “Start/Stop”button.• Bobbin winding can be started and stopped withthe foot controller.1Memo• The speed that is set using the sewing speedcontroller will be the foot controller’s maximumsewing speed.1 2
