Adjusting The Presser Foot Floating Amount (Minute Lifting Amount) - Brother Z-8550B 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.
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.
• 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.
Related Information
• Points to note when making adjustments on page 103
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