Brother International Innov-is XJ1 Operation Manual - Page 69

USEFUL FUNCTIONS Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) [Needle Position - Stitch Placement] is [OFF] The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal sensor while sewing, to insure that your fabric is fed smoothly. The fabric sensor system works continuously while sewing. This function is useful for sewing heavyweight fabrics (page 69), or quilting (page 78). Using the Straight Stitch Needle Plate and 2 Press , and then set [Automatic Fabric Sensor the Straight Stitch Foot System] to [ON]. (page 27) The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch Sewing Basics foot can only be used for straight stitches (middle needle position stitches). Use the straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch foot when sewing thin fabrics or when sewing small pieces which tend to sink into the hole of the regular needle plate during sewing. The straight stitch foot is perfect to reduce puckering on lightweight fabrics. The small opening on the foot provides support for the fabric as the needle travels through the fabric. Needle Position - Stitch Placement When the [Needle Position - Stitch Placement] is set to [ON], the needle will stop immediately before entering the fabric so the needle drop point at the beginning of stitching can be checked. Each press of (Needle position button) changes the needle to the next position. When the [Needle Position - Stitch Placement] is [OFF], each press of (Needle position button) simply raises and then lowers the needle. Press , and then set [Needle Position - Stitch Placement] to [ON] or [OFF]. (page 28) [Needle Position - Stitch Placement] is [ON] 1 2.25 mm (1/8 inch) 2 4.25 mm (3/16 inch) 3 6.25 mm (1/4 inch) 4 8.5 mm (5/16 inch) CAUTION • Always use the straight stitch foot in combination with the straight stitch needle plate. a Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle and turn the main power to OFF. b Remove the needle (page 48, page 50) and the presser foot holder. c Remove the bobbin case (page 176, page 177) and the needle plate. * When the needle is nearly lowered by pressing (Needle position button), the feed dogs are lowered. At this time, the fabric can be shifted to finely adjust the needle drop point. 67