Bernina 580 Manual page 14

Free Hand System (FHS)
Vertical spool pin
Seam Guide
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Can be moved over the entire table length.
The FHS raises and lowers the presser foot.
Attaching the Free Hand System
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Raising and lowering the presser foot
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You should be able to operate the FHS with your knee in your normal sitting
position.
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The feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn.
The vertical spool pin is on the side behind the handwheel.
It is an essential aid for sewing with more than one thread, e.g. double needle
work and can also be used for winding the bobbin while sewing.
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press the release button and insert into the groove (underside of table) from
left or right
insert into the opening
with your knee push lever to the right
the presser foot is raised; the feed dog is lowered simultaneously. The
thread tension is released.
Your dealer can adjust the FHS if necessary.
turn the spool pin 1 as far it will go
use foam pad 2 for stability with all thread spools
Sewing preparation
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