Janome 4900 QC manual Changing the presser foot, To remove and attach the foot holder, Knee Lifter

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	Changing the presser foot
	q Snap-on button (red button)
	w Groove
	e Pin
	CAUTION:
	Turn off the power switch before changing the foot. Always
	use the proper foot for the selected pattern. The wrong foot
	can cause the needle to break.
e	• To remove
	Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
	handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
	press the red button q on the back of the foot holder.
w	• To attach
	Place the selected presser foot so that the pin e on the
	foot lies just under the groove w on the foot holder. Lower
	the presser bar to lock the foot into place.

	To remove and attach the foot holder
	q Thumb screw
e	w Foot holder
	e Presser bar
	• To remove
	Remove the thumb screw q by turning it counterclockwise
	with a screwdriver.
	• To attach
	Match the hole in the foot holder w with the threaded
	hole in the presser bar e. Fit the thumb screw q into
	the hole. Tighten the screw q by turning it clockwise with
	a screwdriver.

Knee Lifter

eThe knee lifter is extremely helpful when sewing applique,

wpatchwork and quilting since it allows you to handle the fabric while your knee controls the presser foot.

Match the ribs on the knee lifter with the notches in the knee lifter socket and insert the knee lifter.

q Knee lifter w Ribs

e Notches

	Push the knee lifter with your knee to raise and lower the
	presser foot.
q	NOTE:
	Do not touch the knee lifter while sewing, otherwise the
	fabric will not be fed smoothly.

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