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TASK 7: Practice setting the zig zag width on zig zag machine (Figs 1 & 2)
1 Set the zig zag width after selecting the pattern number.
2 The zig zag width is defined as the distance between the left most needle drop point and the right most needle
drop point.
3 If the zig zag width is increased or reduced, the width of the sewing pattern is also increased or reduced by the
same proportion.
4 The zigzag width will be automatically set to (0.0) only when the straight stitch has been selected as the
sewing pattern

Fig 1

Fig 2

TASK 8: Practice sewing on zig zag machine
1 Press the ON power switch.

2 Use the operation panel to make the necessary settings such as sewing pattern and zigzag width.
3 Set the stitch length using the stitch length dial.
4 Place the cotton fabric under the presser foot.
5 Depress the treadle to start sewing. (Fig 1)

Fig 1

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