2022-Ultrafeed LSZ Guidebook - Flipbook - Page 25
Turning Corners
32
Turn the balance wheel toward you until the needle is at its
lowest point and then rises about 1/8 inch (3mm). Then, lift
the presser foot (p. 20, 28), rotate the material to the new
direction (the needle acts as an axis) (32), drop the foot and
start sewing in the new direction.
DO NOT attempt to change sewing directions when the
machine is at rest with the needle positioned mid-stroke. This
will cause a skipped stitch or needle deflection.
Rotating the material while the machine is at rest with the
presser foot down may bend the needle.
Switching From
Straight to Zigzag Stitch
33
The stitch width adjustment lever controls the stitch type
as well as the width of your zigzag stitch (33). When the
lever is on “0” the machine is in straight stitch. Moving
the lever left toward 5 produces zigzag stitches of varying
widths. The farther left, the wider the zigzag stitch.
DO NOT change the position of the stitch width lever when
the needle is in the fabric or the needle may bend.
NOTE: Plate markings are for reference only, the lever will
not line up perfectly with marks.
Straight Stitch
Needle Positioning
34
In straight stitch mode (stitch width adjustment lever at
“0”), the needle can be moved left, right or center (34).
This is very helpful when installing zippers where it is
best to have the needle as close to the zipper teeth as
possible. Gently push down on the lever before moving it
left, right or center.
DO NOT change needle positioning when the needle is in
the fabric or the needle will bend.
NOTE: Plate markings are for reference only, the lever will
not line up perfectly with marks.
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