Innov-is XV8500D
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I adjust a stitch width or length?
When you select a stitch, your machine automatically selects the appropriate stitch width, stitch length, and upper thread tension. However, if needed, you can change any of the individual settings.
- Settings for some stitches cannot be changed.
- If you turn off the machine or select another stitch without saving stitch setting changes, the stitch settings will return to their default settings.
Setting the Stitch Width
Follow the steps below when you want to change the zigzag stitch pattern width.
Example:
■ Press 
to narrow the zigzag stitch pattern width.
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| >> The value in the display gets smaller. |
■ Press 
to widen the zigzag stitch pattern width.
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| >> The value in the display gets bigger. |
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Press
to save the stitch settings. -
Press
to check changes made to the stitch. -
Press
to return the stitch width to the original setting.
After adjusting the stitch width, slowly rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.
Setting the Stitch Length
Follow the steps below when you want to change the stitch pattern length.
Example:
■ Press to shorten the stitch length.
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| >> The value in the display gets smaller. |
■ Press to lengthen the stitch length.
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| >> The value in the display gets bigger. |
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Press to save the stitch settings.
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Press to check changes made to the stitch.
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Press to return the stitch length to the original setting.
If the stitches get bunched together, lengthen the stitch length and continue sewing. Do not continue sewing without lengthening the stitch length. Otherwise, the needle may break and cause injury.
Setting the “L/R Shift”
Follow the steps below when you want to change the placement of the zigzag stitch pattern by moving it left and right.
Example:
■ Press to shift the pattern to the left.
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| >> The value in the display appears with a minus sign. |
■ Press to shift the pattern to the right side of the left needle position.
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| >> The value in the display appears with a plus sign. |
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Press to save the stitch settings.
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Press to check changes made to the stitch.
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Press to return to the original setting.
After adjusting the L/R Shift , slowly rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break.
