Stitch Plate; Markings On The Stitch Plate; Removing The Stitch Plate; Replacing The Stitch Plate - Bernina 555 User Manual

Sewing preparation

Stitch plate

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Markings on the stitch plate

1
̶ the stitch plate is marked with vertical, horizontal and diagonal lines in mm
and inches
̶ the lines help to guide the fabric for sewing seams and precise topstitching,
etc.
̶ the horizontal markings are helpful for sewing corners and buttonholes, etc.
̶ the diagonal markings are useful for quilting
̶ needle insertion point is position «0» (center needle position)
̶ the vertical measurements correspond to the distance between the needle
and the line
2
̶ measurements are marked to the right and to the left of center needle
position

Removing the stitch plate

⦁ press «Feed dog»-button (see page 15)
►
the feed dog is lowered
⦁ turn power switch to «0» (off)
⦁ remove presser foot and needle
⦁ press the stitch plate down at the right back corner 1 until it flips up
⦁ remove the stitch plate

Replacing the stitch plate

⦁ place the stitch plate over the opening 2
⦁ press down until it clicks into place
⦁ press «Feed dog»-button
►
the feed dog is raised as soon as the first stitch is sewn
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