Adjusting The Feed Dog Angle - Brother Z-8550B Instruction Manual

Adjusting the feed dog angle

• Standard angle of the feed dog (1) when it is raised
as far as possible above the surface of the needle
plate
- Top of needle plate and top of feed dog are parallel
(Z-8550B)
- Front end of feed dog is raised slightly above top
of needle plate (Z-8560B)
The ○ mark on the feed bracket shaft (2) is aligned with
the mark on the feed rocker bracket arm (3).
1
Turn the machine pulley to move the feed dog (1)
to its highest position above the needle plate.
2
Tilt back the machine head.
3
Loosen the set screw (4).
4
Turn the feed base shaft (2) in the direction of the
arrow within a range of 90º with respect to the standard position.
• In order to prevent puckering, lower the front of the feed dog (1). (Fig. A)
• In order to prevent the material from slipping, raise the front of the feed dog (1). (Fig. B)
5
Securely tighten the set screw (4).
When the angle of the feed dog (1) is adjusted, the height and forward/back position of the feed dog (1) will
also change and will need to be readjusted.
Related Information
• Points to note when making adjustments on page 103
• Adjusting the height of the feed dog on page 108
• Adjusting the forward/back position of the feed dog on page 110
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