Brother International BM-917B Instruction Manual - English - Page 16

8. PREPARATION BEFORE SEWING 8-3. Adjusting the thread take-up lever CAUTION Turn off the power switch before adjusting the thread take-up lever. The machine may operate if the pedal is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury. * The motor will keep turning even after the power is switched off as a result of the motor's inertia. Wait until the motor stops fully before starting work. 1982M Standard position for thread take-up lever The bottom of the thread take-up lever (1) should be aligned with the top reference line. The bottom of the thread take-up lever (1) should be aligned with the bottom reference line. 1. At the sewing machine stopping position, loosen the screw (2), and then move the thread take-up lever (1) to adjust it. 2. Tighten the screw (2). * If the final stitch or stitch joint is frayed, move the thread take-up lever up to reduce the amount of thread take-up. * If the stitch joint is too loose, move the thread take-up lever (1) down to increase the amount of thread take-up. Reference line 1983M BM-917B, 917C 10