Replacing the Presser Foot

The presser foot presses down on the fabric.

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Presser foot precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the needles.

CAUTION

Use the presser foot appropriate for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break.

Only use presser feet designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use of any other presser foot may result in injuries or damage to the machine.

Replacing the presser foot

Replace the presser foot as described below. For details on using the side cutter “S”, refer to “Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cutter” (page 72).

1Press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

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1Needle position button

XThe needle is raised.

2Turn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

Before replacing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

3Raise the presser foot lever.

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1Presser foot lever

XThe presser foot is raised.

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