Kenmore 15718, 15218, 15616 Extension Table, Changing Needle, To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder

Extension Table

•Detaching the table

Pull the table away from the machine, as illustrated, for "free-arm" sewing of cuffs and sleeves.

•Attaching the table

Push the extension table until it snaps into the machine. _1_Extension table

_2_Pin:

_3_Holes _4_Tab _5_Free-arm

Changing Needle

_1_Needle clamp screw _2_Needle clamp

[] Turn off the power switch.

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw _1_by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp _2_.

[] Insert a new needle into the needle clamp_2_with the flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp _2_,push it up as far as it goes. Tighten the needle clamp screw , 1 firmly by turning it clockwise.

[] To see if the needle is good, place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (e.g needle plate or glass). The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.

A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.

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To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder f

_i_Thumb screw _2_Foot holder _3_Presser bar

•To remove

Remove the thumb screw _i_ by turning it counterclock- wise with a screwdriver.

•To attach

Match the hole in the foot holder _2_with the threaded

hole in the presser bar _3_.Fit the thumb	screw _i_ into	/
the hole. Tighten the screw _i_ by turning	it clockwise with
screwdriver.

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