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Attaching the Embroidery Foot

This section describes how to attach the embroidery foot "Q".

Attaching the embroidery foot

Attach the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. Have the included embroidery foot "Q" and a screwdriver ready.

a

b

aEmbroidery foot bar

bCaught by the presser foot holder screw

CAUTION

Always use the embroidery foot "Q" when embroidering. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may hit the presser foot and bend or break.

aPress (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

a

aNeedle position button

Note

zThe needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top. Check the handwheel mark is at the top position.

bTurn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

zBefore attaching the embroidery foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

cRaise the presser foot lever.

a

aPresser foot lever

XThe presser foot is raised.

dPress and hold the black button on the back of the presser foot holder to detach the presser foot.

a

b

aBlack button

bPresser foot holder

XThe presser foot holder releases the presser foot.

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885-V33, 885-V31 specifications

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