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f
Slowly lower the presser foot lever so that the
presser foot pin snaps into the shank in the
presser foot holder.
a
Presser foot lever
b
Presser foot holder
c
Shank
d
Pin
X
The presser foot is attached.
g
Raise the presser foot lever to check that the
presser foot is securely attached.
Removing the presser foot
holder
Remove the presser foot holder when cleaning the
sewing machine or when installing a presser foot that
does not use the presser foot holder, such as the
quilting foot. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to
remove the presser foot holder.
a
Remove the presser foot.
• For details, refer to “Replacing the presser
foot” (page 36).
b
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to loosen the
presser foot holder screw.
a
Disc-shaped screwdriver
b
Presser foot holder
c
Presser foot holder screw
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Attaching the presser foot holder
a
Align the presser foot holder with the lower-
left side of the presser bar.
a
Presser foot holder
b
Presser bar
b
Hold the presser foot holder in place with your
right hand, and then tighten the screw using
the disc-shaped screwdriver in your left hand.
a
Disc-shaped screwdriver
b
Presser foot holder
c
Presser foot holder screw
Note
●
If the presser foot holder is not correctly
installed, the thread tension will be incorrect.
●
Be sure to securely tighten the presser foot
holder screw, otherwise the presser foot
holder may fall off and the needle may strike
it, causing the needle to bend or break.
CAUTION