Free-arm Sewing

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For free-armsewing:

1.Grip the extension table with your index finger and thumb.

2. Pull gently to the left. The extension table will snap out.

For flat-bed sewing:

1.Insert the tab and the pin into their catches.

2. With your thumb and index finger, gently snap in.

Changing Needle

_t_ Needle clamp screw (_ Needle clamp

[] Turn off the power switch.

Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheet counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw(_l_by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp (_.

[] Insert a new needle into the needle clamp_)with the flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp _, push it up as far as it goes. Tighten the needle clamp screw _1_firmly by turning it clockwise.

[] To check for a good needle, place the fiat side of the needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass, etc.). 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.

Changing Presser Foot

_) Lever

Groove

(_ Pin

To remove

Turn the handwheet toward you to raise the needle to its highest position. Press the lever _on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot wilt drop off.

To attach

Place the presser foot so the pin _ on the foot lines just under the groove _ of the foot holder. Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.

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Kenmore 385.16120200 owner manual Free-arm Sewing, Changing Needle, Changing Presser Foot, For free-armsewing, To remove

385.16120200 specifications

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