Singer SM024 User Manual - Page 8

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Converting to free-arm sewing Your machine can be used either as a flat-bed or as a free-arm model. With the removable storage compartment in position, it provides a large working surface as a standard flat-bed model. To take off the removable storage compartment, hold it firmly with both hands and pull it off to the left as shown. To replace, slide the removable storage compartment back into place until it clicks. With the removable storage compartment off, the machine converts into a slim free-arm model for sewing children's clothing, sleeve cuffs, trouser legs, and other hard-to-reach places. Presser foot lifter There are three positions for your presser foot. 1. Lower the presser foot to sew. 2. Raise the lifter to the middle position to insert or remove fabric. 3. Lift it to its highest position to change the presser foot or to insert or remove thick fabrics. Reverse sewing lever As long as you are pressing down this lever while sewing, the machine will feed the fabric backwards. Lowering the feed teeth 1. For lowering the feed teeth, press down lever and move it to the direction of arrow as illustrated. 2. To raise the feed teeth, press down the lever and move it to the direction or arrow as illustrated. After moving the lever, turn the hand wheel toward you one full revolution to completely re-engage the feed teeth. * Feed teeth must always be up for normal sewing. 4