SINGER XL1000 Quantum - Manual (Page 30)

Automatic Backtack Sewing (Automatic reverse sewing)
Backtack function prevents thread from pulling out at beginning and end of sewing pattern, and cuts
the thread at the end of the seam.
Example of backtack stitches when sewing straight stitch.
• Select pattern then press button. will appear on upper left side of LCD window.
• Automatic backtack will sew 3 stitches at the beginning and end of pattern, and cut thread.
3 methods to cancel Automatic
Backtack mode.
1. Again press automatic
backtack button.
2. Turn power to machine
off then on.
3. Select any other pattern.
NOTE: To set automatic backtack
and thread cutter to function with
all patterns activate backtack
function on option screen.
(see page 11)
O At start of pattern. O At end of pattern.
Select pattern and press
button. Begin sewing,
3 backtack stitches will be sewn
and pattern will automatically start
from original position.
Automatic backtack cannot be used for following patterns:
Press reverse button at prescribed
ending position. 3 backtack stitches
will be sewn and pattern will auto­
matically stop at prescribed position
and thread will automatically be cut.
Reverse Stitch
The reverse stitch is used at the beginning and end of a seam to secure it.
O Press the reverse
stitch button.
0 Sew the seam.
0 Press the reverse
stitch.
• The sewing machine performs reverse stitching oniy whiie the reverse stitch
button is being pressed.
• The sewing machine runs at iow speed when sewing in reverse.
• When sewing pattern stitches such as zigzag stitch, the machine wiil perform
tacking stitching instead of reverse stitching.
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