Machine Operations - Husqvarna Platinum 3000 Owner's Manual

Adjusting the Height of the Hopping Foot
The hopping foot can be adjusted if you are using a thicker batting,
quilting a quilt with thicker seams, or just need a little more clearance.
Note: Adjusting the foot to high may cause poor stitch quality.
1. Lower the needle into the fabric to get the hopping foot to it's lowest
position. Lowering the needle close to a seam is recommended so
that you can determine the height required to clear the seam.
2. Loosen screw (A) on the side of the hopping foot (B) (fig. 23)
3. Move the foot up or down to adjust for your project.
4. Hold the hopping foot where you want it and tighten the screw back down.
To return to the factory setting, place the needle and the foot in the down
position. Place a dime under the foot. Loosen the screw on the side of the
foot and slide the foot down until it rests on top of the dime. Retighten
the screw (fig, 24).
Adjusting the Stroke of the Hopping Foot
Factory setting is in the down position.
1. Remove the four (4) screws (A) holding the cover (B) in place front left side of machine
(fig, 25).
2. Using a wrench loosen the bolt (C) on the link adjusting crank (D) slide up to increase
the stroke, down to decrease the stroke (fig. 26).
3. Use your wrench to tighten the bolt (3).
4. For your safety replace the cover (B) prior to use. Using the four (4) screws (A).

MACHINE OPERATIONS

Fig. 25
Fig. 23
Fig. 24
Fig. 26
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