SINGER S18 - Manual (Page 8)

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q Presser foot lifter
w Normal up position
e Highest position
The presser foot lifter q raises and
lowers the presser foot.
You can raise it higher
e than the
normal up position w to help you place
thick fabric under the foot.
When lifter is at highest position e the
lever will not lock in place w .
w
e
q
Presser Foot Lifter
Presser Foot Pressure Dial
q Presser foot pressure dial
w Setting indicator
The presser foot pressure control dial
should be set at “3” for regular sewing.
Reduce the pressure for sewing on fine
synthetics and elastic fabrics.
Set the dial at “1” when sewing extra fine
fabrics.
NOTE
Do not reduce the foot pressure lower
than “0”.
q q
q Setscrew
To change the presser foot, raise the
presser foot lifter. Turn the handwheel
toward you to raise the needle to its
highest position.
Loosen the setscrew q , choose the
proper foot and insert it from the bottom.
Tighten the setscrew q with the large
screwdriver to secure the foot.
Attaching and Detaching Presser Foot
q
w