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Adjusting the Height of the Hopping Foot
There are many reason to adjust the height of the hopping foot. You could be using a thicker batting,
quilting a quilt with thicker seams, or just need a little more clearance. You don't want the foot to be too
high as that can cause strain on the thread, create flagging of the fabric while stitching, or just be to high
if you put a ruler next to it.
To adjust the height of the hopping foot use these steps.
Step 1: Lower the needle into the fabric to get the
hopping foot to it's lowest position.
place then you can tell how high you need to be to clear the seam.)
Step 2: Loosen screw (A) on the side of the hopping foot
(B). See figure 31
Step 3: Move the foot up or down to adjust for your
project.
Step 4: While holding the hopping foot where you want it
tighten the screw back down.
Factory setting for this is with needle down a dime should
be able to pass below the foot and touch the foot as it
passes under. See figure 32
Adjusting the Stroke of the Hopping Foot
Factory setting is in the down position. The reason
for less stroke is for better ability working with rulers.
Adjustment of stroke is for going over thicker seams.
Step 1: Remove the four (4) screws (A) holding the
cover (B) in place front left side of machine. See
figure 33
Step 2: Using a wrench loosen the bolt (C) on the
link adjusting crank (D) slide up to increase the stroke
down to decrease the stroke. See figure 34
Step 3: Use your wrench to tighten the bolt (C)
Step 4: For your safety replace the cover (B) prior to
use. Using the four (4) screws (A)
(close to a seam is a good
Figure 31
Figure 32
Figure 33
Figure 34
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