SEWINGSewing Basics412h To stop sewing, press the “Start/Stop” buttonagain.i Press the “Thread Cutter” button to trim thethreads.→ The needle automatically stops in the raisedposition, and the feed dogs are lowered.j Raise the presser foot and remove the fabric.■ Using the Foot ControllerYou can also use the foot controller to start and stopsewing.a Insert the foot controller plug into its jack onthe machine.a Foot controllerb Foot controller jackb Slowly press the foot controller to startsewing.c Release the foot controller to stop themachine.CAUTION• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button after thethreads have been cut. Doing so could tangle thethread or break the needle and damage the machine.• Do not press the “Thread Cutter” button when thereis no fabric set in the machine or during machineoperation. The thread may tangle, possibly resultingin damage.NoteWhen cutting thread thicker than #30, nylon thread orother decorative threads, use the thread cutter on theside of the machine.MemoWhen the “Thread Cutter” button is pressed, the feeddogs are automatically lowered so the fabric can easilybe removed, and then they are raised when sewing isstarted.NoteThis machine is equipped with a bobbin thread sensorthat warns you when the bobbin thread is almostempty. When the bobbin thread is nearly empty, themachine stops automatically and a message appearsin the screen. When this message appears, changethe bobbin with one full of thread. However, if the“Start/Stop” button is pressed, a few stitches can besewn.CAUTION• Do not allow fabric pieces and dust to collect in thefoot controller. Doing so could cause a fire or anelectric shock.MemoWhen the foot controller is being used, the “Start/Stop”button has no effect on sewing.MemoThe speed set using the sewing speed controller is thefoot controller’s maximum sewing speed.Memo(For U.S.A. only)Foot controller: Model TThis foot controller can be used with model BLSR.ba
