Brother International Innov-ís 4000D Software Users Manual/3.0 Operation - Page 14

Free-motion echo quilting foot "E" measurement a Press to set the machine to free-motion sewing mode. a 6.4 mm (approx. 1/4 inch) b 9.5 mm (approx. 3/8 inch) CAUTION • With free-motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle may break or other damage may result. Memo • When starting to sew, the internal sensor detects the thickness of the fabric, and the quilting foot is raised to the height specified in the machine settings screen. Press to display "FREE MOTION FOOT HEIGHT" on P. 1 of the settings screen. Press or to select the height that the quilting foot is raised. Increase the setting by pressing , for example, when sewing very stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew. → The key appears as , and the quilting foot is raised to the necessary height for free-motion sewing. b Select . c Remove the presser foot. d Remove the presser foot holder and the screw. e Position the free-motion echo quilting foot "E" on the left side of the presser bar with the holes in the quilting foot and presser bar aligned. • In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. Test with a sample piece of quilting fabric. f Tighten the screw. 13