Operation Manual

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Presser Foot Pressure Dial
The presser foot pressure dial should be set at “6” for
regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to “3” for applique, cutwork, drawn
work, basting and embroidery.
Set the pressure to “2” to “4” when sewing chiffon, lace,
organdy and other fine fabrics.
Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a
“1” setting.
Tu rn the presser foot pressure dial q and set the desired
number at the setting mark w.
q Presser foot pressure dial
w Setting mark
Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser
foot.
You can raise the foot about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the
normal up position w for easy removal of the presser
foot, or to help you place thick material under the foot.
q Presser foot lifter
w Normal up position
e Highest position
q
w
e
w
e
w
q
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
q
w
e
w
q
z
x
Changing the Presser Foot
q
w
e
• Removing the foot holder
Remove the setscrew q by turning it counterclockwise
with a screwdriver.
• Attaching the foot holder
Match the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded
hole in the presser bar e. Fit the setscrew q into
the hole. Tighten the setscrew q by turning it clockwise
with a screwdriver.
q Setscrew
w Foot holder
e Presser bar
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.
• Removing the presser foot
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot,
and press the lever q on the back of the foot holder.
• Attaching the presser foot
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
the place.
q Lever
w Groove
e Pin
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
attaching foot holder.