Operation Manual

Operation
60 Operating manual 969 - 00.0 - 08/2014
Fig. 31: 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 determined individually via the parame-
ter settings.
The machine is supplied configured so that activating key (3) will
raise the needle.
There are two needle positions that can be configured on the
control unit for stopping during a seam and after a seam,
 Needle positioning, page 33.
The key (3) allows the operator 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. 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 the general setting for sewing start and end
bartacks, refer to the
 Operating Manual for the DAC basic/
classic control system.
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.
Auxiliary thread tension-
ing 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.