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Presser Foot Lever
The presser foot lever raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise the foot about 1/4
˝
(0.6 cm) higher than the nor-
mal up position for easy removal of the presser foot, or to help
you place thick material under the foot.
Presser foot lever
Normal up position
Highest position
Presser Foot Pressure Dial
The presser foot pressure dial should be set at “6” for regular
sewing.
Set the pressure between “3” and “6” for appliqué, cutwork,
drawn work, basting and embroidery.
Set the pressure between “1” and “3” when sewing chiffon, lace,
organdy and other
fi
ne fabrics.
Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a “1” set-
ting.
Turn the presser foot pressure dial and set the desired num-
ber.
Presser foot pressure dial
Dropping or Raising the Feed Dog
The drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free arm bed
on the back of the machine.
To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the arrow
.
To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the
arrow
, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward you
.
The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.
