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Sewing test
Use two plies of material to check that the quality of the n-
ished seam and thread tensions are correct.
1. Close the looper cover. Turn the power on.
2. Check that the upper knife is raised.
3. Lower the presser foot.
4. While holding the thread trailing from the rear of the press-
er foot by hand, depress the controller to produce chain-off
thread by 6 to 7 cm.
5. Raise the front side of the presser foot with fingers and
insert the material under the presser foot until the upper
knife is reached.
6. Start the sewing machine.
7. After the completion of sewing, produce chain-off thread
by 5 to 6 cm.
8. Put the chain-off thread over the thread trimming blade for
trimming.
* Chain-off thread is stitch-formed thread with no material.
5-6 cm
Trial sewing