Stitch Length - Brother 2340CV Operation Manual

Stitch length

Instructions for the differential feed mechanism
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Feed ratio Main feed (rear) Differential feed (front)
0.7 – 1.0
1.0
1.0 – 2.0
To change the stitch length,
(1) Locate the stitch length adjustment dial on the left side
(2) Turn the stitch length adjustment dial forward to
(3) The normal stitch length setting is 3 mm to 4 mm
This machine is equipped with two sets of feed dogs
under the presser foot to move the fabric through the
machine. The differential feed controls the movement of
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both the front and the rear feed dogs. When set at 1, the
feed dogs are moving at the same speed (ratio of 1).
When the differential feed ratio is set at less than 1, the
front feed dogs move slower than the rear feed dogs,
stretching the fabric as it is sewn. This is effective on
lightweight fabric that may pucker. When the differential
feed ratio is set at greater than 1, the front feed dogs
move faster than the back feed dogs, gathering the fabric
as it is sewn. This function assists in removing the rippling
when serging stretch fabrics.
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(1) Locate the differential feed adjustment lever on the left
(2) The normal setting is 1.0 on the differential feed
(3) To set less than 1.0, move the lever back.
(4) To set greater than 1.0, move the lever forward.
of the machine.
lengthen the stitch to a maximum of 4 mm (5/32 inch).
Turn the stitch length adjustment dial backwards to
shorten the stitch length to a minimum of 2 mm (5/64
inch).
(1/8 to 5/32 inch)
To adjust the differential feed.
side of the machine.
adjustment lever.
Effect
Material is pulled
tight.
Without differential
feed.
Material is gath-
ered or pushed
together.
Application
Prevents thin mate-
rials from puckering
Normal sewing
Prevents stretch ma-
terials from stretch-
ing or puckering
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