Changing The Presser Foot; Needle Position Dial; Left And Right Side Balance For Buttonhole - Singer 44S Mode D'emploi

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Changing the Presser Foot

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For safety, turn off the power before changing the presser foot.
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Before changing the presser foot, raise the presser foot lifter.
The presser foot holder (b) is attached to the presser bar (a). The presser foot (f) has a presser foot pin (d) that
connects to the presser foot holder, sometimes called a shank (b). The shank has a groove (c) on its underside,
which connects it to the presser foot.
To remove a presser foot from the shank, press the lever (e) at the back . The foot will release. To attach a presser
foot, slide the pin (d) of the presser foot (f) into the groove (c) on the shank. The foot will snap on.
Some optional presser feet require you to remove the shank from the machine. To remove the shank from the
machine (see above) loosen and remove the screw that holds the presser foot onto the presser bar (a), then
remove the shank (b). To replace the shank, set the shank onto the presser bar, then replace the screw.
Your machine is equipped with an Edge/Quilting Guide. To attach the guide (g) slip it into the slot as illustrated.
Adjust the position depending on the technique your are doing.
This machine has a low shank with snap-on presser feet. When shopping for optional presser feet and
attachments for your machine, look for low-shank, snap-on style.

Needle Position Dial

1. L-Left position
2. M-Middle position
3. R-Right position
The needle position can be set to the center or it can be
moved to the left or the right. For most tasks the needle will
be set at the center position. For edge stitching or sewing
parallel lines of topstitching, set the dial to the left or to the
right. The position you have selected should appear directly
in front of the dot on the top cover of the machine.

Left and Right Side Balance for Buttonhole

The stitch density on the left side (leg) of the buttonhole
can be adjusted so that it matches the right side (leg) of the
buttonhole.
The dial is pre-set to the center point between the + and the
– at the factory.
If the stitches on the left side (leg) of the buttonhole are too
close together, turn the dial to the left to open up the stitches.
If the stitches on the left side are too far apart, turn the dial to
the right to close up the stitches
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a. Straight Stitch
b. ZigZag Stitch
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L M R
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