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Type of sewing machineelectromechanicalelectromechanical
Shuttleoscillatingoscillating
Loop formationsemi-automaticsemi-automatic
Technical specs
Number of stitches1414
Number of loops11
Max. stitch length4 mm4 mm
Max. stitch width5 mm5 mm
Max. presser foot height6 mm6 mm
Sewing speed600 st/min600 st/min
Features
Features
reverse stitching
free arm
twin needle sewing
reverse stitching
free arm
twin needle sewing
Adjustment options
Adjustments
thread tension
disabling differential bottom feed
thread tension
 
Included presser feet
Presser foots
universal foot
zipper foot
blind hem foot
universal foot
zipper foot
blind hem foot
More specs
Power sourcemains poweredmains powered
Power consumption85 W85 W
Weight5.8 kg5.8 kg
Added to E-Catalogjanuary 2013december 2012

Adjustments

Presser foot pressure adjustment. The ability to change the degree of pressure of the foot on the fabric, adjusting it to the thickness of the material: for thin fabrics (chiffon, knitwear), the pressure should be small, for thick ones — on the contrary.

Thread tension regulator. A device that allows you to adjust the degree of tension of the upper thread. A mismatch in tension between the top and bottom threads causes one of the threads to pull the other and the seam deteriorates; To avoid this phenomenon, this function is provided. Note that tension adjustment is also possible for the lower thread — it is carried out through the shuttle (all shuttles have this option). But for this it is necessary to remove the bobbin case, or even the entire shuttle. The top regulator is located directly on the body of the machine, and it is much easier to use it.

Puncture force stabilizer. A device that provides a stable puncture force regardless of the engine speed. A feature of the mechanics of electric motors is that without special adjustment, the puncture force decreases markedly with an increase in speed. This function allows you to maintain approximately the same level over the entire speed range, which has a positive effect on the quality of work.

Shutdown of the lower conveyor. Possibility to turn off the lower c...onveyor of the machine. This feature is indispensable for work in which the fabric needs to be shifted manually — for example, embroidering along a complex contour on a typewriter without an embroidery unit, sewing on buttons, etc.

— Speed limiter. The ability to set a speed limit for the machine. Thanks to this function, you can not be afraid to "squeeze" the pedal — even with strong pressure, the machine will work at a given speed, and no faster. This feature is useful, in particular, in jobs where you need to carefully control the process.

— Knee lever for lifting the foot. A device that allows you to raise the presser foot and lower the lower feed dog with a knee movement without removing your hands from the fabric. Such a device is useful for quilting and some types of embroidery.
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