The presser foot is raised. Lower the presser foot to change the needle or the presser foot.
Be sure to press the presser foot/needle exchange key (ex.
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) in the operation panel before changing the needle or the presser foot, to lower the presser foot. Pressing this key locks all keys and operation buttons so that parts can safely be changed. Press this key again to unlock the keys and buttons.