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GETTING READY TO SEW
Connecting the Power Supply
Switch off the power switch.
Insert the machine plug into the Power/Foot control
connection.
Insert the power supply plug into the wall outlet.
Turn the power switch on.
Power supply plug
Power switch
Wall outlet
Power/Foot control connection
Machine plug
CAUTION:
Before connecting to the power supply, make sure
the voltage shown on the machine conforms to
your electrical power.
WARNING:
While in operation, always keep your eyes on the
sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts
such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel or
needle.
Always turn off the power switch and unplug from
the power supply:
- when leaving the machine unattended.
- when attaching or removing parts.
- when cleaning the machine.
Do not place anything on the foot control, other-
wise the machine will run intermittently.
Presser foot lever
The presser foot lever raises and lowers the presser foot.
It can be raised about 1/4" (0.6 cm) higher than the nor-
mal top position to facilitate removal of the presser foot
or to help you place heavy fabric under the foot.
Lowered position
Normal up position
Highest position
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
foot. Always use the foot that corresponds to the
selected stitch. The wrong foot can cause the
needle to break.
Changing the Presser Foot
Presser foot release lever
Groove
Pin
• To remove:
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle bar
to its highest position.
Raise the presser foot.
Push the presser foot release lever to snap off the
presser foot holder.
• To attach:
Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lines up
directly below the groove of the presser foot holder.
Lower the presser foot.
Attaching and removing the presser
foot holder
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
presser foot holder.
Setscrew
Presser foot holder
Threaded hole
• To remove:
Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with
a screwdriver.
• To attach:
Match the hole in the presser foot holder with the
threaded hole in the presser bar. Fit the setscrew into
the hole. Tighten the screw by turning it clockwise with
screwdriver.
Free arm sewing
Free arm sewing is used for stitching sleeves, waist-
bands, pant legs or any other tubular garments. It is also
useful for darning socks or mending knees or elbows.
