Brother International SB8000 Operation Manual - Page 67

Turn the presser foot pressure dial at the back b of the machine to adjust the pressure of the presser foot. The scale on the dial indicates the range from 1 (weak) to 4 (strong). Turn the dial to the right a (smaller number) to decrease the pressure. Turn the dial to the left (larger number) to increase the pressure. a Sewing direction Raise the presser foot lever. a Align the beginning of stitching, and then 2 b position the fabric. a Strong b Weak When you are finished sewing, reset the dial to c 3 (standard). While holding zigzag foot "J" level, hold the c presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) pressed in, and lower the presser foot lever. Sewing thick fabrics ■ If the fabric does not fit under the presser foot If the fabric does not fit easily under the presser foot, raise the presser foot lever even higher to bring the presser foot to its highest position. 1 a Presser foot holding pin (black button) Release the presser foot locking pin (black d button). X The presser foot remains level, allowing the fabric to be fed. ■ If thick seams are being sewn and the fabric does not feed at the beginning of stitching The fabric may not feed when thick seams are being sewn and the presser foot is not level, as shown below. In this case, use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side of zigzag foot "J") so that the presser foot remains level while sewing, allowing the fabric to be fed smoothly. X After the seam is sewn, the presser foot will return to its original angle. CAUTION ● If fabric more than 6 mm (15/64 inch) thick is sewn or if the fabric is pushed with too much force, the needle may bend or break. Useful Sewing Tips 65