Adjusting The Stitch Length; Using The Knee Lifter - Brother T-8420B Instruction Manual

5. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING

5-6. Adjusting the stitch length

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5-7. Using the knee lifter

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1. Unlock the stitch length dial (2) by turning the dial lock lever
(1) to the right until a click is heard.
2. Turn the stitch length dial (2) clockwise or counterclockwise
so that the desired stitch length is at the uppermost position
on the dial.
The larger the number, the longer the stitch length will be.
(The numbers on the dial are for use as a guide. The
length of the finished stitches may vary depending on the
type and thickness of material being sewn. Adjust while
looking at the finished stitches.)
When turning the stitch length dial (2) from a larger
setting to a smaller setting, it will be easier to turn the dial
if the reverse lever (3) is pushed to the halfwaydown
position.
3. Turn the dial lock lever (1) firmly to the left to lock the stitch
length dial (2).
* Check that the stitch length dial (2) does not rotate.
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The presser foot (2) can be raised by pressing the knee lifter
plate (1).
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T-8420B, 8450B, 8720B, 8750B