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Removing and attaching the presser foot holder

Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that does not use the presser foot holder, such as the embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Use the screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder.

CAUTION

zBefore attaching/removing the presser foot, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may occur if one of the operation buttons is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

aRemove the presser foot.

For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 43).

bUseholderthescrew.screwdriver to loosen the presser foot

c

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b

aScrewdriver

bPresser foot holder

cPresser foot holder screw

dPresser bar

XThe presser foot is removed from the presser bar.

Attaching the presser foot holder

aRaise the presser foot lever.

XThe presser foot is raised.

Align the presser foot holder with the lower-

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bleft side of the presser bar.

 

a

b

aPresser bar

bPresser foot holder

cHold the presser foot holder in place with your right hand, and then tighten the screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.

a b

aScrewdriver

bPresser foot holder

CAUTION

zDo not hit the needle with your finger or the presser foot when attaching/removing it. The needle may break or cause injury.

zBe sure to tighten the screw with the included screwdriver. If the screw is loose, the needle may hit the presser foot and break or bend.

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Brother 885-V35/V37 operation manual Removing and attaching the presser foot holder, ARemove the presser foot

885-V35/V37 specifications

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