Settings will depend what you will be sewing fabric wise.
You can get the manual online google the model and manufacturer.
Cheers,
Kelly
Embroidery Services
San Diego, CA
If you want to compare Jaguar and Riccar sewing machines then the best option is to go to this Jaguar website and see which one you are interested. I do not have any experience of these. I cannot find 397 model in this.
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