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PresserFootLifter
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 thick material under the foot.
q Presser foot lifter
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e Highest position
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ChangingthePresserFoot
C A U T I O N :
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. Each
foot is marked with an identification letter.
q Identification letter
Removingthepresserfoot
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.
Attachingthepresserfoot
Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot
lies just under the groove in the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place.
w Lever
e Groove
r Pin
RemovingandAttachingtheFootHolder
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
attaching foot holder.
Removingthefootholder
Remove the thumbscrew by turning it counterclockwise
with a screwdriver.
Attachingthefootholder
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in
the presser bar.
Fit the thumbscrew into the hole.
Tighten the thumbscrew by turning it clockwise with a
screwdriver.
q Thumbscrew
w Foot holder
e Presser bar
PresserFootPressureDial
Foot pressure can be adjusted by turning the presser foot
pressure dial.
Set the pressure between “3” and “6” for ordinary fabrics.
Set the pressure between “1” and “3” for fine fabrics and
applique sewing.
Set the pressure between “5” and “6” for heavyweight
fabrics.
q Presser foot pressure dial
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