Janome 4900 QC Sewing Machine User Manual


 
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To drop or raise the feed dog
q Drop feed dog lever
w To drop the feed dog
e To raise the feed dog
The drop feed dog lever is located underneath the free arm
bed on the back side of the machine.
•To drop the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the
arrow w, as illustrated.
•To raise the feed dog, push the lever in the direction of the
arrow e, as illustrated, and turn the handwheel toward
you. The feed dog must be up for normal sewing.
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Pressure dial
q Pressure dial
w Setting mark
e Pressure dial setting
The pressure dial should be set at “3” for regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure to “2” for applique, cut work, drawn
work, basting and embroidery.
Set the pressure to “1” when sewing chiffon, lace, organdy
and other fine fabrics.
Velour and knits with a lot of stretch may also require a “1”
setting.
Turn the pressure dial q and set the desired number at the
setting w.
Presser foot lifter
q Presser foot lifter
w Normal up position
e Highest position
The presser foot lifter q raises and lowers the presser foot.
You can raise it about 1/4˝ (0.6 cm) higher than the normal
up position w for easy removal of the presser foot, or to
help you place thick material under the foot.
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