Replacing the Presser Foot 45
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Removing and attaching 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
embroidery foot, optional free-motion open toe
quilting foot "O" and optional walking foot. Use the
screwdriver to remove the presser foot holder.
CAUTION
a
Remove the presser foot.
• For details, refer to "Replacing the presser
foot" (page 43).
b
Use the screwdriver to loosen the presser foot
holder screw.
a Screwdriver
b Presser foot holder
c Presser foot holder screw
d Presser bar
X The presser foot is removed from the presser
bar.
■ Attaching the presser foot holder
a
Raise the presser foot lever.
X The presser foot is raised.
b
Align the presser foot holder with the lower-
left side of the presser bar.
a Presser bar
b Presser foot holder
c
Hold the presser foot holder in place with your
right hand, and then tighten the screw using
the screwdriver in your left hand.
a Screwdriver
b Presser foot holder
CAUTION
z Before attaching/removing the presser
foot, be sure to turn off the sewing
machine. Otherwise, injuries may occur if
a button is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
a
b
d
c
z Do not hit the needle with your finger or
the presser foot when attaching/removing
it. The needle may break or cause injury.
z Be sure to tighten the screw with the
included screwdriver. If the screw is
loose, the needle may hit the presser foot
and break or bend.
a
b
a
b