Brother International CS-80 Users Manual - English - Page 57

S2_brotherE.book Page 51 Thursday, February 13, 2003 11:03 AM Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length The zigzag width (pattern width) and stitch length of utility stitches can be adjusted. Normally, when a stitch is selected, the appropriate width and length are automatically selected. For details on the range of values within which the width and length can be set, refer to " Stitch Settings" (page 96). Adjusting the stitch width Press the stitch width adjustment button in 1 the operation panel. X The stitch width adjustment indicator lights up. CAUTION G After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and 2 check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Slide the stitch width adjustment slider to the 2 left or right. Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider to the right makes the stitch width wider; sliding the slider to the left makes the stitch width narrower. 1 2 3 1 Stitch width adjustment indicator 2 Stitch width adjustment button 3 Stitch width adjustment slider I Changing the needle position With the straight stitch (left needle position) and the triple stretch stitch, the needle position can be adjusted. Sliding the stitch width adjustment slider to the right moves the needle to the right; sliding the slider to the left moves the needle to the left. • To automatically select the stitch width most appropriate for the selected stitch, press the stitch width adjustment button again. Adjusting the Thread Tension/Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length 51