With
The quilting foot is needed for
Note
zThread the needle manually when using the quilting foot, or only attach the quilting foot after threading the needle using the needle threader.
aRemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot
•Refer to “Removing the presser foot holder” (page 43).
bSecure the quilting foot with the presser foot holder screw.
The pin on the quilting foot should be positioned over the needle clamp screw.
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aPin on quilting foot
bPresser foot holder screw
cNeedle clamp screw
cHold the quilting foot in place with your right hand, and then tighten the presser foot holder screw using the screwdriver in your left hand.
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aPresser foot holder screw
CAUTION
●Be sure to securely tighten the screws with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break.
dSlide the drop feed lever, located at the rear of
the machine on the base, to 
(to the left as seen from the rear of the machine).
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aFeed dog position switch (as seen from the rear of the machine)
XThe feed dogs are lowered.
eTurnstitch.on the sewing machine, and then select a
•For details, refer to “Selecting stitching” (page 72).
fUse both hands to hold the fabric taut, and then move the fabric to follow the pattern. Reinforcement stitches are sewn at the beginning and end of sewing.
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aPattern
gAfter sewing is finished, slide the drop feed
lever to 
(to the right as seen from the rear of the machine) and turn the handwheel to raise the feed dogs.
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aDrop feed lever (as seen from the rear of the machine)
•Normally, the drop feed lever is positioned at the right.
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