Changing the Presser Foot
WARNING:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the foot.
Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
Wrong foot can cause needle to break.
• To release:
Raise the needle and presser foot.
Press the red button on the back of the foot holder
and the foot will drop off.
q Red button
• To snap on:
Place the presser foot so the pin on the foot lies just
under the groove of the foot holder.
Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.
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Detaching and Attaching the Foot Holder
WARNING:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
attaching the foot holder.
• To detach:
Raise the presser bar and turn the setscrew
counterclockwise to remove it.
Remove the foot holder.
q Setscrew
w Foot holder
• To attach:
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded
hole on the presser bar and insert the setscrew
through the hole. Tighten the setscrew by turning it
clockwise.
Changing Needles
WARNING:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
needle.
z Loosen the needle clamp screw and pull out the
needle.
x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the
flat side facing back.
Push the needle up against the stopper pin and
tighten the needle clamp screw firmly.
q Needle clamp screw
w Stopper pin
e Flat side
r Power switch
c To check the needle:
Place the flat side of the needle onto something flat
(needle plate, glass etc).
The clearance between the needle and the flat
surface should be consistent.
t Clearance
WARNING:
Never use a bent or blunt needle, which can cause it
to break.
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