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Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot
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 heavy fabric under the foot.
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Changing the Presser Foot
To remove:
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.
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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. Do not push the lever down to prevent it from being broken.
To attach:
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Place the desired presser foot, so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove on the foot holder. Lower the presser foot lifter to lock the foot in place.
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Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
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WARNING:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or attaching the foot holder.
To remove:
Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with a screwdriver and remove the foot holder.
To attach:
Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in the presser bar. Fit the setscrew into the hole. Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.
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