Operation Manual

Machine Description
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Function key assignment
Fig. 3: Function keys
Key Function
Reverse sewing key (2) When this key (2) is activated, the machine sews in reverse.
Needle positioning
key (3)
When this key(3) is activated, the needle moves to a specific
position. This position is individually defined by the setting of the
parameters.
The machine is supplied configured so that activating key (3) will
raise the needle.
There are two needle positions that can be defined via the
control unit, one for the position when stopping during sewing of
the seam and one for the position after ending the seam
(
 Needle positioning, page 33).
You can use key (3) to manually switch from one position to the
other.
Start and end bar tack
key (4)
The key (4) disables the basic setting for sewing the start and
end bartacks. When reverse sewing is set then the key (4)
suppresses further reverse sewing. If reverse sewing is nit
enables then pressing the key (4) will initiate another reverse
sewing. For information on the general settings for sewing start
and end bartacks read the
 Operating Manual for the DAC
basic/classic control unit.
Stitch length key (5) When this key (5) is selected, the machine sews with the larger
stitch length set on the upper stitch adjusting wheel.
Key for the additional
thread tension (6)
The key (6) switches on the additional thread tension.
Key for an additional
function associated with
optional equipment (7)
Using the machine's electronic control unit, this key can be
assigned to activate any optional equipment. For example,
a needle cooler.