Adjusting selectors for your fabric – SINGER 177 User Manual
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adjusting selectors
for your fabric
SETTING STITCH LENGTH
The stitch length selector regulates the length
of both straight and zig-zag stitches. The num
bers at the right and left of the lever represent
the number of stitches per inch:
the higher the
number,
the
shorter
the
stitch.
Generally,
shorter stitches are best for lightweight fabric;
longer ones for heavy fabric.
Setting Selector
1. Loosen thumb nut by turning to left
2. Position lever for desired stitch length.
3. Tighten thumb nut by turning to right.
For reverse stitching,
simply raise the selector
lever as far as it will go. Do not loosen thumb
nut to reverse.
REGULATING PRESSURE
The pressure screw regulates the pressure that
the presser foot exerts on the fabric. Correct
pressure is important to ensure smooth and
even feeding of the fabric. Generally, heavy
fabric requires heavy pressure; lightweight
fabric, light pressure. But fabric texture must
also be considered. Soft fabrics, for example,
require less pressure than crisp fabrics.
Lower the presser foot before setting pressure.
• To decrease pressure,
turn screw upward
(counterclockwise).
• To increase pressure,
turn screw downward
(clockwise).
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