Feed Forward/Backward - Brother CE-5500PRW Service Manual

Adjustment
[Adjustment standard]
In the test mode "05", sewing 100 forward stitches, and 100 reverse stitches without thread, the forward feed length
must be 0 to 10mm longer than the backward feed length.
[Adjustment procedure]
1. Start the test mode.
2. Select the pattern number "05" (Forward and reverse feed mode).
3. Insert a paper between folded broadcloth.
4. Lower the presser lever.
5. Press (Start/Stop button), then 100 forward stitches and 100 reverse stitches starts without thread.
In case of models not equipped with
stitches and 100 reverse stitches starts without thread.
6. Check the forward and backward feed length.
7. Remove the base cover.
8. Loosen the fixing screw (screw 3 x 8) of the FPM holder assy. with the hex wrench (2.5mm).
9. Turn the screw (bolt socket M4 x 25) of the FPM holder assy. with the hex wrench (3mm), to adjust that the
forward feed length is 0 to 10mm longer than the backward feed length.
*Key point
• Tighten the screw (bolt socket M4 x 25). (turn to the left)
• Loosen the screw (bolt socket M4 x 25). (turn to the right)
10. Apply a small amount thread locker to the screw (bolt socket M4 x 25).
11. Tighten the fixing screw (screw 3 x 8) of the FPM holder assy..
Screw 3 x 8

Feed forward/backward

(Start/stop button), press down the foot controller, then 100 forward
Bolt socket
Screw 3 x 8
M4 x 25
Hex wrench
(3mm)
⇒
Backward feed shorter
⇒
Backward feed longer
Forward feed Backward feed
0 - 10mm
4 - 15