Kenmore 1791 Owner's Manual page 14

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SWING UP
FOR FREE ARM
SEWING
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This machine easily converts from a flat-bed to a free-arm
machine for easy handling of awkward, hard-to-reach
sewing tasks. To convert to free-arm, push Release But-
ton (5), swing base up and away.
With the Base (44) swung
away, you can ship any sleeve
under the presser foot. Now
you can see seam clearly, sew
without hindrance, It's great
for patching and decorating,
too (see section on "Finishing
Touches").
Tricky turtlenecks are a cinch to
stitch with the free arm. (If
you're sewing sweater-type
fabric, see "Stretch" section.)
To stitch armhole of a vest (or
pants legs or a waistband),
you'll find Jt easIer if you re-
move the Base (44) completely,
Fofiow the directions be!ow.
BASE SLIPS OFF tF SPACE NEEDED
To slip the base off, swing the base away and puil it to the left.
(if in cabinet, lift machine to free-arm position,| To replace base,
insert Guide Pin into position and swing base down toward you,
until it snaps in place, it's a flat-bed machlne!