ELNA eXperience 550, Instruction Manual

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10
Changing the Presser Foot
CAUTION:
• Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
foot.
• Do not push the lever down when removing the
presser foot.
• Always use the proper foot for the selected pattern.
The wrong foot can cause the needle to break.
Each foot is marked with an identification letter.
q
Identification letter
r
e
w
Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise the foot about 1/4˝ (0.7 cm) higher than the
normal up position for easy removal of the presser foot,
or to help you place thick material under the foot.
q
Presser foot lifter
w
Normal up position
e
Highest position
Removing and Attaching the Foot Holder
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before detaching or
attaching foot holder.
Removing the foot holder
Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with
a screwdriver.
Attaching the foot holder
Align the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in
the presser bar.
Fit the setscrew into the hole.
Tighten the setscrew by turning it clockwise with the
screwdriver.
q
Setscrew
w
Foot holder
e
Hole
r
Threaded hole
q
r
e
w
q
q
e
w
w e
Removing the presser foot
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
press the lever on the back of the foot holder.
w
Lever
Attaching the presser foot
Place the selected presser foot so that the pin on the foot
lies just under the groove in the foot holder.
Lower the presser bar to lock the foot into the place.
e
Groove
r
Pin