Removing the presser foot

(_ Presser foot lifter Needle

Lever

Foot holder

Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. Raise the needle and presser foot.

Press the lever _ located on the back of the foot holder _. The presser foot witl drop off.

Attaching the presser foot

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Pin

Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. Place the presser foot so that the pin _ on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder _. Lower the foot holder to lock the foot in place.

Raise the presser foot lifter to check that the presser foot is secure.

To disengage the upper knife

(_ Upper knife release knob Upper knife

Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. Open the looper and side covers.

Pull out the upper knife release knob (_ and slide it down along the guide until comes to its lowest position. Turn the handwheet to check if the upper knife _ is deactivated.

To engage the upper knife

(_ Upper knife release knob Upper knife

Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. Open the looper and side covers.

Pull out the upper knife release knob _ and slide it up along the guide until it comes to its highest position. Turn the handwheel to check if the upper knife _ is engaged.

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Kenmore 385.166551 owner manual Removing the presser foot, Attaching the presser foot, To disengage the upper knife

385.166551 specifications

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