SINGER 401 User Manual
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THROAT PLATE
REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT
Throat plate raised (unlocked) for removal and replacement.
Raise presser bar. Turn hand wheel to drop take-
up lever to its lowest point. Move throat plate
lever to the left. This preparation applies to both
removal and replacement.
Remove throat plate by sliding it back.
Replace
throat
plate
by
sliding
it
on
from
the rear.
Lock throat plate in place by moving lever to
the right.
Presser
foot
need
not
be
removed
for
this
operation.
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STRAIGHT STITCHING
AK 3
i
Set Selector at AK.
Red Lever at 3 — TO locate stitching in central position.
General purpose throat plate and presser foot.
Use general purpose throat plate and presser foot for all utility sewing, long straight seams, etc., and
where there is occasion to alternate between straight and zigzag stitching.
STRAIGHT STITCH THROAT PLATE AND
PRESSER FOOT
Use the straight stitch throat plate and presser
foot where fabric and sewing procedure require
close control ... for precision stitching of curved
and scalloped edges, top stitching, edge stitching,
etc.
For best results, this equipment should be used
when stitching sheer and filmy fabrics, knits and
tricots (particularly synthetics) and all soft spongy
materials.
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