Brother CS 80 - Manual (Page 57)

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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
1
Press the stitch width adjustment button in
the operation panel.
X The stitch width adjustment indicator lights
up.
2
Slide the stitch width adjustment slider to the
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 Stitch width adjustment indicator
2 Stitch width adjustment button
3 Stitch width adjustment slider
■ 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.
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● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly
turn the balance wheel toward you and
check that the needle does not touch the
presser foot. If the needle hits the presser
foot, the needle may bend or break.
CAUTION
Adjusting the Thread Tension/Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length
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