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Changing the presser foot
q Snap-on button (red button)
w Groove
e Pin
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.
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• To remove
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
press the red button q on the back of the foot holder.
• To attach
Place the selected presser foot so that the pin e on the
foot lies just under the groove w on the foot holder. Lower
the presser bar to lock the foot into place.
To remove and attach the foot holder
q Thumb screw
w Foot holder
e Presser bar
• To remove
Remove the thumb screw q by turning it counterclockwise
with a screwdriver.
• To attach
Match the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded
hole in the presser bar e. Fit the thumb screw q into
the hole. Tighten the screw q by turning it clockwise with
a screwdriver.
Knee Lifter
The knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing applique,
patchwork and quilting since it allows you to handle the
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fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.
Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee
lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.
q Knee lifter
w Ribs
e Notches
Push the knee lifter with your knee to raise and lower the
presser foot.
NOTE:
Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing, otherwise the
fabric will not be fed smoothly.
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