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To Raise or Drop the Feed Dogs
• For button sewing etc., drop the feed dogs.
• When finished sewing, raise the feed dogs.
The feed dogs must always be up for normal sewing.
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Pressure Lever
The pressure levr should be set at “ 3 ” for regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to “ 2 ” for applique, cutwork, drawn work,
basting and embroidery.
Set the pressure to “ 1 ” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy
and other fine fabrics. Velour and knit with a lot of stretch may
also require a “ 1 ” setting.
Align the setting mark on the lever with the desired number.
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Pressure lever
Presser Foot Lifter
The presser foot lifter raises and lowers your presser foot.
You can raise it about 0.6 cm (1/4˝) higher than the normal up
position for easy removal of the presser foot or to help you
place heavy fabric under the foot.
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Normal up position
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Highest position
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