Leatherwork Guidebook - Flipbook - Page 21
Regulating Stitch Length
The EZ Set™ Stitch Length Plate (20) sets both
forward and reverse stitch length. To set the stitch
length, loosen the two thumbscrews (A), slide
the posts up or down, and tighten the screws.
The thumbscrew stops (B) restrict the movement
of the Feed Regulator Lever (C), which is spring
loaded to always rest against the upper stop.
Sewing in Reverse
Position the needle fully up or fully down and
push the Feed Regulator Lever (C) all the way
down. Hold the lever down until reverse sewing
is completed. The lever is spring loaded and will
return to its forward position when you release it.
When the machine is operating at 1/4 speed or
faster, reverse can be engaged on the fly.
DO NOT rotate the balance wheel in the wrong
direction. Always rotate the balance wheel by
grabbing the top of the wheel and rotating down
toward you (p. 16, 19).
Setting an Equal Forward
& Reverse Stitch Length
The notch lines on the EZ Set Stitch Length
Plate are for reference only. Remove the thread
from the eye of the needle, lift the foot (p. 16,
18), and place scrap material or card stock
paper under the foot. Lower the foot and operate
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the machine for 2-3 stitches to see if the length
suits your project. For a shorter stitch length,
loosen the top thumbscrew (A), lower it and the
lever (C), then retighten the thumbscrew and
operate the machine for another 2-3 stitches.
If happy with the results, roughly position the
bottom thumbscrew stop (B) in a mirrored
position to the top stop (20). Operate the machine
for 6-8 stitches in forward. With the needle
at its lowest position, pull and hold the Feed
Regulator Lever (C) down until it hits the bottom
thumbscrew stop. Operate the machine for
another 6-8 stitches to see if the needle enters
the previous penetrations made. If not, readjust
the bottom stop and repeat the process until the
hole pattern is adjusted.
Turning Corners
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. 16,
18), rotate the material to the new direction (the
needle acts as an axis), 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 leather/fabric while the machine
is at rest with the presser foot down may bend
the needle.
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