USEFUL FUNCTIONS68d Align the two screw holes in the straight stitch needleplate with the two holes in the needle plate mountingbase, and then fit the straight stitch needle plate ontothe machine.e Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the right side of theneedle plate. Then, use the included disc-shapedscrewdriver to firmly tighten the screw on the left side.Finally, firmly tighten the screw on the right side.f Insert the bobbin case in its original position, and thenattach the needle plate cover. (page 172)g After reinstalling the needle plate cover, select any ofthe straight stitches.h Insert needle and attach the straight stitch foot.i Turn the main power to ON and then start sewing.* After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitchneedle plate and the straight stitch foot, and reinstallthe regular needle plate, the needle plate cover andthe presser foot “J”.1 Round holeNote• If the needle plate has been removed, checkmachine operations to confirm that installation hasbeen completed correctly. (page 177)• Selecting unavailable stitches will cause an errormessage to be displayed.• When the straight stitch needle plate is on themachine, the needle will automatically move to themiddle position.Memo• You cannot change the needle position using the L/R Shift.• Always secure the needle plate before inserting thebobbin case into its original position.CAUTION• Slowly rotate the handwheel toward you(counterclockwise) before sewing and makesure that the needle is not contacting thestraight stitch foot and straight stitch needleplate.1 Notch2 Pina
