Brother International T-8420B Instruction Manual - English - Page 30

6- 3. Sewing condensed stitches 6. SEWING y If you press the reverse lever (1) while sewing is in progress, you can sew stitches (forward direction) with small stitch lengths. y Before carrying out sewing, set the stitch length for condensed stitches as follows. Sewing direction Condensed stitches 2987M 2988M 1. Unlock the stitch length dial (3) by turning the dial lock lever (2) to the right. 2. Turn the stitch length dial (3) to the stitch length to be used for condensed stitches. 3. Loosen the screw (4) and lift up the stopper (5) until it touches the reverse stitching lever plate (6). 4. Tighten the screw (4) to secure the stopper (5). Locked Unlocked 1. Return the stitch length dial (3) to the stitch length for normal sewing. 2. Turn the dial lock lever (2) firmly to the left to lock the stitch length dial (3). 3. Start sewing. 4. At the position where you would like to start sewing condensed stitches, press the reverse lever (1). (Condensed stitches are sewn while the reverse lever (1) is being pressed.) * To stop sewing condense stitches and return to using the backtack function, lower the stopper (5) so that it does not touch the reverse stitching lever plate (6). 2989M T-8420B, 8450B, 8720B, 8750B 24