Operation Manual

Operation
Operating Manual 967 version 00.0 - 11/2013 59
Fig. 31: Function keys
Key Function
Reverse sewing key (2): When this key (2) is selected, the machine sews in reverse.
Needle positioning
key (3):
When this key (3) is selected, the needle moves to a specific
position. This position is determined individually via the
parameter settings.
The machine comes configured so that selecting the key (3)
will bring the needle up.
There are two needle positions that can be configured on the
control unit for stopping during a stitch and after a stitch,
 Needle positioning, p. 32.
The key (3) allows the operator to manually switch from one
position to the other.
Start and end bar tack
key (4)
This key (4) cancels the general setting for sewing start and end
bar tacks. If bar tacks are on, pressing the key (4) skips the next
bar tack. If bar tacks are off, pressing the key (4) sews the next
bar tack. For general settings for sewing start and end bar tacks,
read the  Operating manual for the eco/classic DAC control
unit.
Key for the stitch
length (5)
If the key (5) is selected, the machine sews using the larger stitch
length selected at the upper adjusting wheel for the stitch length.
Auxiliary thread
tensioning key (6)
This key (6) activates the auxiliary thread tensioner.
Auxiliary function key for
optional equipment (7)
Using the machine's electronic control unit, this key can be
assigned to activate any optional equipment. For example,
the needle cooler.