Setting the StitchB-36This machine is preset with the default settings for thestitch width and stitch length for each stitch.However, you can change their settings or adjust them byfollowing the procedure described in this section.Setting the stitch widthThe stitch width (zigzag width) can be adjusted to make thestitch wider or narrower.Each press of “-” makes the zigzag stitch narrower.Each press of “+” makes the zigzag stitch wider.Setting the stitch lengthThe stitch length can be adjusted to make the stitch coarser(longer) or finer (shorter).Each press of “-” makes the stitch length finer (shorter).Each press of “+” makes the stitch length coarser (longer).Setting the StitchMemo• If the straight stitch or triple stretch stitch wasselected, changing the stitch width changes theneedle position. Increasing the width moves theneedle to the right; reducing the width moves theneedle to the left.• When the stitch width is changed from thestandard setting, around disappears.When the stitch width is reset back to thestandard setting, reappears around .• means the setting cannot be adjusted.CAUTION• After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turnthe handwheel toward you (counterclockwise)and check that the needle does not touch thepresser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot,the needle may bend or break.Memo• When the stitch length is changed from thestandard setting, around disappears. Whenthe stitch length is reset back to the standardsetting, reappears around .• means the setting cannot be adjusted.
