To sew without cutting the fabric edge, you need to retract the knife as follows.
- Do not touch the knife.
- Move the knife lever only while the needle is at its lowest point.
- Be sure to unplug the power supply cord from the wall outlet before retracting the knife.
- Pull up the knife lever <A>, then pull it to the right.
![Pull up the knife lever, then pull it to the right.](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00000525_001/us_ot/en/25789/4234_525_fig004.jpg)
- Bring down the knife.
![Bring down the knife.](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00000525_001/us_ot/en/25790/4234_525_fig005.jpg)
- Retract the knife completely, then take your hand off from the lever.
![Retract the knife completely, then take your hand off from the lever.](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00000525_001/us_ot/en/25791/4234_525_fig006.jpg)