Set the Machine

Stitch width

control 2

i 2 3 4

Top thread tension contro412 to 6

Stitch length contro] _4

Stretch Stitch

Buttonhole toot

Helpful Hints

You can obtain best results to use #60 _ #80 light weight threads as bobbin thread.

NOTE: It is advisable to use a blue

stretch fabric needle when

sewing knits and synthetic fabrics.

You can obtain buttonholes with a wider cutting space by

settmg the stitch width control at 1,5 instead of 2.

Level

Top

E thread

\

Base plate

 

Hook

Rectangular hole

1.a. Remove the extens!on table,

b, Raise the needle to its highest position.

c. Remove the foot holder.

d.PuB bobbin thread out about 3" straight back toward rear of machine.

e.Insert hook of base plate into rectangular hole of needle plate,

f, Pull Lever back to align the hook with the rectangular hole.

g.Snap base plate down to fit two pins (A) at the back of base plate into two round holes (B) on needle plate.

Release lever,

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385.17724 specifications

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