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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise the foot about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot,
or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot.
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Lowered position
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Normal up position
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Extra up position
Changing the Presser Foot
To remove:
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
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Lever
To attach:
Place the desired presser foot, so that the pin on the foot
lies just under the groove on the foot holder. Lower the
presser foot lifter to lock the foot in place.
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Groove
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Pin
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
WARNING:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
attaching the foot holder.
To remove:
Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with
a screwdriver and remove the foot holder.
To attach:
Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole
in the presser bar. Fit the setscrew into the hole. Tighten
the screw by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.
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Setscrew
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Foot holder
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Hole
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Threaded hole
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.
Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
The wrong foot can cause the needle to break. Do not
push the lever down to prevent it from being broken.
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