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Powering the machine
Turning on the machine
1. Insert the three-pin plug into the socket on the
lower-right side of the machine. Insert the power
supply plug into a power outlet.
2. Turn the main power and light switch <A> to “I”
mark (to “O” mark to turn off).
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Operation
When the foot controller is pressed lightly, the
machine runs at a low speed. As the foot controller
is pressed further, the machine will increase
speed. When the foot controller is released, the
machine stops.
NOTE (For U.S.A. only):
Foot controller: Model KD-1902
This foot controller can be used on the machine
with product code 884-B30 and 884-B31.
* The product code is shown on the machine rating
plate.
Turning direction of
handwheel
The handwheel <A> turns in a counterclockwise
direction (direction of arrow). This is the same
direction as an ordinary home sewing machine.
Move the needles to their highest positions by
turning the handwheel so that the mark <B> on the
handwheel is aligned with the line on the machine.
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Opening/Closing front cover
It is necessary to open the front cover when
threading this machine. Slide it to the right
1
, and
then open it
2
. After closing it, slide it to the left.
CAUTION
For your safety, make sure that the front cover is
closed when operating the machine.
Always turn off the machine before opening the
front cover.
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b
Attaching/Removing a
presser foot
1. Turn off the main power and light switch or
disconnect the power supply plug.
2. Raise the presser foot lever
1
.
3. Turn the handwheel
2
so that the line on
the handwheel is aligned with the line on the
machine. (See “Turning direction of handwheel”
in CHAPTER 1.)
4. Push the button on the presser foot holder
3
to
release the standard presser foot.
5. Raise the presser foot farther by pushing the
presser foot lever upward. Then, remove the
presser foot and store it in a safe location.
6. Again, raise the presser foot farther by pushing
the presser foot lever upward. Place the presser
foot just under the presser foot holder <A> so
that the groove in the bottom of the presser foot
holder <B> is aligned with the bar on the top of
the foot <C>, and then lower the presser foot
lever to attach the foot
4
.
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d
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