64Now, the embroidery machine is ready to begin sewing.When the machine starts sewing, the presser foot is automatically lowered, the necessary thread trimmingoperations at the end of stitching are performed, the threads are changed as necessary while theembroidery is sewn, and the machine stops when the end of the stitching is reached.■ Locking mechanismFor safety reasons, this embroidery machine is equipped with a locking function.Normally, the embroidery machine is locked (it cannot start sewing). Unless the machine is unlocked, it cannotstart sewing. If the embroidery machine is not started within 10 seconds after unlocking it, it automaticallyreturns to being locked.The start/stop button shows whether or not the embroidery machine is locked. If the start/stop button lights up inred, the machine is locked. If the start/stop button flashes in green, the machine is unlocked.Starting embroideringaTouch to unlock the embroiderymachine.→ The start/stop button begins flashing in green andthe embroidery machine can be started.• If the start/stop button is not pressed within 10seconds after unlocking the embroidery machine, themachine becomes locked again.11. Sewing the EmbroideryCAUTION• For safety reasons, the embroidery machine must not be left unattended while it is sewing.• While the machine is in operation, pay special attention to the needle location. In addition, keep yourhands away from all moving parts such as the needle, needle bar case, thread take-up lever and carriage,otherwise injuries may result.Note• Make sure that there are no objects withinthe moving area of the embroidery frame. Ifthe embroidery frame hits another object,the pattern may become misaligned.
