Sewing; Adjusting The Presser Foot Floating Amount (Minute Lifting Amount) - Brother S-7220C Instruction Manual

5. SEWING

5. SEWING
Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning.
The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
Secure the table so that it will not move when tilting back the machine head. If the table moves, it may crush your
feet or cause other injuries.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If only one hand
is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught.

5-1. Adjusting the presser foot floating amount (minute lifting amount)

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CAUTION
When sewing stretch materials and materials with long pile,
3779M
you can make minute adjustments to the floating amount for
the presser foot (1) in accordance with the material.
1. Turn the sewing machine pulley by hand to move the feed
dog (2) below the needle plate (3).
2. Use the lifting lever to lower the presser foot (1).
3. Loosen the nut (4).
4. Use a screwdriver to turn the adjustment screw (5) to
adjust the floating amount.
Floating amount
・ To raise the presser foot (1) ...
・ To lower the presser foot (1) ...
5. Tighten the nut (4).
* After making the adjustment, sew a piece of material to
check the floating amount.
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Turn the adjusting screw (5) clockwise.
Turn the adjusting screw (5) counterclockwise.