Correcting.the.cloth.slippage; Adjusting.the.pressure.of.the.walking.foot - JUKI MH-486-5 Instruction Manual

. 2 8..CORRECTING.THE.CLOTH.SLIPPAGE

. 2 9..ADJUSTING.THE.PRESSURE.OF.THE.WALKING.FOOT

1. If the lower cloth is longer than the upper cloth at the sewing end, turn the top feed adjusting
dial counter clockwise ("–" direction).
2. If the upper cloth is longer than the lower cloth at the sewing end, turn the top feed adjusting
dial clockwise ("+" direction).
★ .Shirring
To perform shirring, use a B-type (rake-in type) gauge, and set the top feed amount at a large
value by turning the top feed adjusting dial clockwise (toward "+" direction).
(Caution). When.the.top.feed.amount.is.set.to.4.mm.or.more,.operate.the.machine.at.3,500
sti/min.or.less.
Depress adjusting screw 1 , when turned clockwise, the pressure of the walking
foot increases, and when turned counterclockwise, the pressure decreases.
The standard pressure (4.5 to 5 kg) is obtained by loosening the fully tightened
adjusting screw about 6 turns.
The graduation of the adjusting screw provide standard values suitable for in
individual materials when turning in adjusting screw 1 .
(Caution). Take.care.not.to.excessively.increase.the.walking.foot.pressure.
or.set.the.presser.foot.pressure,.otherwise.the.presser.foot.for.
presser,.otherwise.the.presser.foot.will.float,.leading.the.insuf-
ficient.feed.power.
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