Kenmore 17921 - Manual (Page 23)

EVEN FEED FOOT
Thumb
screw
Narrow
hemmer
The even feed foot moves top and bottom
material together evenly and enables you to
sew hard-to-sew fabrics without sliding nor
slipping and with perfect matching. Use it for
sewing leather, ultra suede™, shiny fabrics
(vinyls, patents and satins), bonded fabrics,
pile fabrics and matching stripes, plaids and
patterns. It is not recommended for use when
stretch stitching.
To attach the even feed foot;
1. Raise needle to its highest position.
2. Raise presser bar to its highest position
and guide the even feed foot into position
from rear of machine.
3. Attach presser bar clamp to presser bar
and lift presser foot lock as high as it will
go to hold the foot securely.
4. Attach screw (A) provided with the foot
to needle clamp through fork arm and
tighten it.
Note: Attach the foot in exact order of steps
as written.
IMPORTANT:
To prevent friction and wear, put a drop of oil
at each point indicated by arrows in Fig. 2
and set pressure regulator at 2 or 3 before
using this foot.
Oil after 4 or 5 times usage. Be sure to remove
excess oil by wiping foot thoroughly and sewing
on a scrap of fabric.
ADJUSTALBLE HOLDER
Replace the regular presser foot with the
adjustable holder when using narrow hemmer
and edge stitcher attachment.
Loosen thumb screw and press it forward.
Insert the opposite end into the large hole of
the attachment. Slide the attachment to the
left as far as possible. Adjust as necessary to
the correct position for stitching. Tighten the
thumb screw securely.
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