Adjusting The Presser Foot Floating Amount (Minute Lifting Amount) - Brother T-8421D Instruction Manual

Adjusting the presser foot
floating amount (minute
lifting amount)
When sewing stretch materials and materials with long
pile, you can make minute adjustments to the floating
amount for the presser foot (1) in accordance with the
material. In addition, this can be useful for increasing
ease of working when sewing curves.
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 hexagon wrench to turn the adjustment
screw (5) to adjust the floating amount.
• To raise the presser foot (1), turn the
adjustment screw (5) clockwise.
• To lower the presser foot (1), turn the
adjustment screw (5) counterclockwise.
5
Tighten the nut (4).
After making the adjustment, sew a piece of material to
check the floating amount.
Guide to adjustments when sewing curves
When the material is placed under the presser foot
(1) and the feed dog (2) is moved to its lowest
position and the material is moved, there should
ideally be some resistance in the material.
If the floating amount is too small
Ease of working (handling) will be poorer when
sewing curves.
If the floating amount is too large
The stitch lengths and seam lines will be unstable.
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