Brother International KE-436C Instruction Manual - English - Page 50

9-7-2. Adjusting the engagement of the movable knife and fixed knife Fig. 1 9. STANDARD ADJUSTMENTS Movable knife 0149Q Cutting edge Cutting edge Fixed knife Cutting edge Cutting edge 2949Q A. After the movable knife and fixed knife are properly engaged, tighten the screw as shown in Fig. 1. B. Turn the movable knife (in the direction of the arrow) while the screw is still tightened. C. Loosen the screw. D. Turn the movable knife (in the direction of the arrow) while the screw is still loosened. Repeat above steps A, B, C and D four or five times to maintain the cutting performance of the knife. 9-8. Adjusting the work clamp lift amount The maximum work clamp lift amount is 25 mm from the top of the needle plate. The lift amount is adjusted as shown in the table at the time of shipment. Uses Lift amount Medium materials 10 +1 0 mm 0150Q Heavy materials 14 +1 0 mm 25 mm max. 2618Q 1. Raise the work clamp (1) and loosen the screws (2). 2. Adjust the work clamp lift by moving the presser levers (3) and (4) up and down and then tighten the screws (2). * If movement is sluggish when the work clamp (1) is being raised and lowered, it may not be possible to increase the work clamp (1) lift amount. Apply grease to the sliding part of the work clamp (1) (grease is already applied at the time of shipment), and check that the movement becomes easier. KE-436C 44