Kenmore 1791 manual Sewing, Swing UP For Free ARM

SWING UP

13

FOR FREE ARM

SEWING

i

This machine easily converts from a flat-bed to a free-arm machine for easy handling of awkward, hard-to-reach sewing tasks. To convert to free-arm, push Release But- ton (5), swing base up and away.

With the Base (44) swung

away, you can ship any sleeve under the presser foot. Now

you can see seam clearly, sew without hindrance, It's great for patching and decorating, too (see section on "Finishing Touches").

Tricky turtlenecks are a cinch to stitch with the free arm. (If

you're sewing sweater-type

fabric, see "Stretch" section.) To stitch armhole of a vest (or pants legs or a waistband), you'll find Jt easIer if you re-

move the Base (44) completely,

Fofiow the directions be!ow.

BASE SLIPS OFF tF SPACE NEEDED

To slip the base off, swing the base away and puil it to the left. (if in cabinet, lift machine to free-arm position, To replace base, insert Guide Pin into position and swing base down toward you, until it snaps in place, it'sa flat-bedmachlne!