3D Connexion 7318 Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot, Changing the Presser Foot, To remove

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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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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Know Your Machine Names of Parts Standard Accessories Accessory storage Extension Table To detachFree-arm sewing Connecting the Power SupplyOperating Instructions Controlling the Sewing Speed Reverse Stitch LeverDropping the Feed Dog Foot controlRaising and Lowering the Presser Foot Changing the Presser FootRemoving and Attaching the Foot Holder To removeNeedle and Thread Chart Changing NeedlesSetting the spool Winding the BobbinAdditional spool pin Removing the bobbinWinding the bobbin Inserting the bobbin Threading the Machine To set the needle threadDrawing up the Bobbin Thread Stitch Length Dial Selecting the Stitch PatternPattern Selector Dial Variable needle position Adjusting stretch stitch balanceStitch Width Dial Balancing Needle Thread Tension Balanced tensionNeedle thread tension is too tight Needle thread tension is too looseMachine setting Straight Stitch SewingStarting to sew Changing the sewing directionSeam guides on the needle plate Turning a square cornerBasic Zigzag Machine setting Overcasting Machine settingKnit Stitch Tricot Stitch Multiple Zigzag StitchStraight Stretch Stitch Zigzag Stretch StitchButton Sewing To adjust buttonhole stitch density Step ButtonholeCorded Buttonhole Fabric preparation Zipper ApplicationAttaching the zipper foot To sew Raise and release the foot, and re-attach it Blind Hemming Decorative Satin Stitches Decorative Stretch StitchesSmocking StepPin Tucking Shell TuckingFagoting PatchworkCare Maintenance Replacing the Bobbin Holder Replacing the Light BulbTroubleshooting Condition Cause Reference Breaks