Replacing The Needle Plate - ELNA eXpressive 850 Instruction Manual

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Replacing the Needle Plate

The straight stitch needle plate (optional item) is
recommended when sewing fine fabrics and also when
embroidering.
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the needle plate.
Raise the needle and press the lockout key.
Raise the presser foot lifter to raise the presser foot.
q Lockout key
Slide the extension table to the left to remove it.
Push down the needle plate release lever and the needle
plate will snap off.
w Needle plate release lever
A message will appear warning that the needle plate is
not secured.
Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.
Remove the needle plate to the right.
e Extra lifted position
Raise the presser foot lifter to the extra lifted position.
Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.
Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.
Push down on the mark of the needle plate until it locks in
place.
A confirmation message will appear.
Press the X key and the straight stitch is automatically
selected.
Turn the hand wheel slowly and make sure that the
needle does not hit the needle plate.
Press the lockout key to unlock.
CAUTION:
Never press the needle plate release lever while running
the machine.
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