Sorry...I don't check this board a lot. But to raise the feed dogs, you just press the button again that you used to lower them. The feed dogs won't go up until you start stitching, so don't worry about that. I have a Bernina 180, so if you have any questions, PM me and I'll send you my private email address. You'll love the 170...great machine.

Yes, I found out to raise the feed dogs was to start sewing again (button on end did nothing.) Thanks for your help! I have ordered a book from another suggestion of a QB member and expect it any day. Marilyn