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TASK 6: Adjust the stitch length
1 Unlock the stitch length dial by turning the dial lock lever to the right until the click sound is heard.
2 Turn the stitch length dial clockwise or counter clockwise as per the desired stitch length is at the upper most
position on the dial (Fig 1). The larger number indicate in dial is longer stitch. Depending on the fabric the stitch
length can be adjusted.

Fig 1

3 Turn the dial lock lever firmly to the left to lock the stitch length dial.

4 Use the knee lifter. (Fig 2)
5 The presser foot lifter is used to lift the presser foot and rotate the machine in a high speed process avoiding
the hand lifter lever.

Ensure that at the end of the process the stitch length dial does not rotate.

Fig 2

TASK 7: Stop the needle bars (right to left) (Fig 1)
1 Operate the stop lever after the needle has penetrated the material is stopped moving.
2 While running the machine the speed of the machine should not be more than 1000 r.p.m.
3 To stop operation of the left needle bar move the stop lever (1) to the ‘L’ position.

4 To stop operation of the right needle bar move the stop lever (1) to the ‘R’ position.
5 To resume twin – needle sewing
6 Press the push lever (2)
7 The stop lever (1) will then return to its original position automatically.

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