| To drop or raise the feed dog |
q | q Drop feed dog lever |
| w To drop the feed dog |
| e To raise the feed dog |
| The drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free arm |
| bed on the back side of the machine. |
•To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow w, as illustrated.
w
•To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow e, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward
you. The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.
| e |
| Pressure dial |
| q Pressure dial |
| w Setting mark |
q | e Pressure dial setting |
w
The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to “2” for applique, cut work, drawn work, basting and embroidery.
e
e
Set the pressure to “1” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy and other fine fabrics.
Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a “1” setting.
Turn the pressure dial q and set the desired number at the setting w.
Presser foot lifter
q Presser foot lifter w Normal up position e Highest position
The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot.
wYou can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal up position w for easy removal of the presser foot, or to
help you place thick material under the foot.
q
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