Pivoting
If the pivot function is selected, the machine stops with the needle lowered and the presser foot is automatically raised. This function is useful for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.
CAUTION- When the pivot setting is selected, the machine starts when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed or the foot controller is pressed down even if the presser foot has been raised. Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle, otherwise injuries may occur.
- The height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped can be changed. Touch
to display [Pivoting Height] of the settings screen and select the height.
Select a stitch.
Touch
to select the pivot setting.To use the pivot function, the needle position should be set to
.
- Needle position setting key
- The key appears as
.- If
appears as light gray when the stitch pattern was selected, the pivot function cannot be used.
- If
Set the needle in the start position, and press the “Start/Stop” button.
Press the “Start/Stop” button to stop the machine at the point where the sewing direction changes.
- The machine stops with the needle in the fabric, and the presser foot is raised.
Rotate the fabric, and then press the “Start/Stop” button.
- The presser foot is automatically lowered, and sewing continues.