Brother International DreamWeaver„ VQ3000 Users Manual - English - Page 80

SEWING ■ If the Fabric does not Fit under the Presser Foot If the presser foot is in the up position, and you are sewing heavyweight or multiple layers of fabric which do not fit easily under the presser foot, use the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot to its highest position. The fabric will now fit under the presser foot. Memo • You cannot use the presser foot lever after the presser foot has been raised using the "Presser Foot Lifter" button. ■ If the Fabric does not Feed If the fabric does not feed when starting to sew or when sewing thick seams, press the black button on the left side of presser foot "J". a Raise the presser foot. b While keeping side of presser the black button on the left foot "J" pressed in, press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to lower the presser foot. c Release the black button. → The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to be fed. Memo • Once the trouble spot has been passed, the foot will return to its normal position. • When "Automatic Fabric Sensor System" (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) in the machine settings screen is set to "ON", the thickness of the fabric is automatically detected by the internal sensor so the fabric can be fed smoothly for best sewing results. (see page S-17 for details.) Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener CAUTION • Do not use adhesive backed hook-and-loop fastener designed for sewing. If the adhesive sticks to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may cause malfunction. • If the hook-and-loop fastener is sewn with a fine needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend or break. Note • Before starting to sew, baste the fabric and hook-and-loop fastener together. Make sure that the needle passes through the hook-and-loop fastener by rotating the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener before sewing. Sew the edge of the hook-and-loop fastener at a slow speed. If the needle does not pass through the hook-and-loop fastener, replace the needle with the needle for thick fabrics ("Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations" of "Basic operations"). a Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener S-8