Kenmore 200 - Manual (Page 14)

Thread Cutter
(T)
Thread cutter
You do not need a pair of scissors to cut threads after
sewing. Just use the built-in thread cutter (T).
Changing Needle
(T) Fiat side
(D Needle damp screw
(3)
Needle damp
[T]
Turn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheei counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering
the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw (
2
) by
turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the
needle clamp (3).
[ 2 ] Insert a new needle Into the needle damp (3) with the
flat side ® to the rear. When inserting the needle into
the needle clamp (3), push it up as far as it goes. Tighten
the needle clamp screw (
2 ) firmly by turning it clockwise.
[U To check for a good needle, place the flat side of the
needle onto something fiat (needle plate, glass, etc.).
The gap between the needle and the fiat surface should
be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs
in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
Changing Presser Foot
(T)
Snap-on button (red button)
(D Groove
CD
Pin
• To remove
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise. Raise the presser foot, and
press the red button ® on the back of the foot holder.
• To attach
Place a selected presser foot so the pin (3) on the foot lies
Just under the groove (D on the foot holder. Lower the
presser bar to lock the foot in place.