Brother International Simplicity SB3129 Users Manual - English - Page 46

GETTING READY Using the walking foot With the walking foot, both pieces of fabric are fed evenly by the feed dogs and the teeth on the presser foot. This is useful when sewing fabrics that are hard to feed such as vinyl and leather and when sewing fabrics that easily slip such as velvets or when quilting. Use the screwdriver to attach the walking foot. CAUTION ● Be sure to securely tighten the screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may touch the presser foot, causing it to bend or break. ● Before starting to sew, slowly turn the balance wheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. ■ Attaching the walking foot Note ● Thread the needle manually when using the walking foot, or only attach the walking foot after threading the needle using the needle threader. Note ● When sewing with the walking foot, sew at a speed between slow and medium. ■ Removing the walking foot Press (needle position button) once or 1 twice to raise the needle. Remove the presser foot holder. 1 • For details, refer to "Removing the presser foot holder" (on the previous page). Hook the connecting fork of the walking foot 2 onto the needle clamp screw. 1 2 1 1 Needle position button X The needle is raised. Turn off the sewing machine. 2 1 Connecting fork 2 Needle clamp screw Lower the presser foot lever, insert the presser 3 foot holder screw, and then tighten the screw with the screwdriver. 1 1 Presser foot holder screw 40