Replacing The Needle Plate - ELNA eXcellence 792PRO Instruction Book

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Replacing the Needle Plate

Use the straight stitch needle plate when using the dual
feed foot, quilt piecing or free motion.
The straight stitch needle plate can be used for straight
stitches with the left, center or right needle drop positions.
Use the professional grade needle plate HP for the
straight stitch with the left needle drop position.
Use the professional grade needle plate HP when using
the professional grade foot HP.
CAUTION:
• Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the needle plate.
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• Never turn the needle plate release dial while
running the machine.
NOTE:
When the straight stitch needle plate or the
professional grade needle plate HP is attached to
the machine, the patterns not suitable for the straight
stitch needle plate or the professional grade needle
plate HP cannot be selected.
1. Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle.
Press the lockout key.
(1) Needle up/down button
(2) Lockout key
2. Press the needle plate release key and the needle
plate will automatically snap off.
(3) Needle plate release key
3. A warning message will appear that the needle plate
is not secured.
Remove the needle plate to the right.
NOTE:
• The needle plate will be returned to the set position
automatically after the certain period (needle plate
lifter time).
• You can change the needle plate lifter time (refer to
page 138).
4. Place the straight stitch needle plate on the machine.
Set the left edge of the needle plate into the opening.
5. A message will appear when the straight stitch
needle plate is attached. Be sure the proper foot is
attached to the machine.
Press the X key.
Turn the handwheel slowly and make sure that the
needle does not hit the needle plate.
Press the lockout key to unlock the machine.
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