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Replacing the Needle Plate
Use the straight stitch needle plate when sewing ne 
fabrics or sewing with the dual feed foot.
    CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout 
the machine or turn the power switch off before 
replacing the needle plate.
z Turn the handwheel and raise the needle to the 
highest position.
    Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.
       q  Presser foot lifter
       w  Needle
x Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.
    Push down the needle plate release lever and the 
needle plate will snap off.
       e  Needle plate release lever
       r  Needle plate
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c Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.
    Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.
v Push down on the needle plate mark until the needle 
plate locks in place.
    Turn the power switch on or press the lockout key to 
unlock. Make sure the warning message disappears 
and the straight stitch is automatically selected.
    Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the 
needle does not hit the needle plate.
        t Needle plate mark
        y Warning message
    CAUTION:
Never press the needle plate release lever while 
running the machine.
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