Brother 882-W33, Operation Manual

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SEWING
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If the Fabric Does Not Feed
When sewing thick fabric such as denim or quilting
layers, the fabric may not feed at the start of sewing
if 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.
If the presser foot misalignment is too large, place
thick paper or fabric (with the same thickness as the
fabric being sewn) under the heel of the presser foot
to be able to start sewing smoothly.
a
Sewing direction
b Misalignment
c
Fabric being sewn
d Fabric or thick paper
a
Raise the presser foot.
b
While keeping the black button on the left
side of presser foot “J” pressed in, press the
“Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the
presser foot.
c
Release the black button.
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The presser foot remains level, enabling the fabric to
be fed.
Sewing Hook-and-Loop Fastener
Tape
Make sure that the needle passes through the
hook-and-loop fastener tape by rotating the
handwheel and lowering the needle into the hook-
and-loop fastener tape before sewing. Sew the
edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow
speed.
If the needle does not pass through the hook-and-
loop fastener tape, replace the needle size with the
needle for thick fabrics. (page 56)
a Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape
b
a
d c
Memo
• Once the trouble spot has been passed, the
foot will return to its normal position.
• When [Automatic Fabric Sensor System]
(Automatic Presser Foot Pressure) in the
machine settings screen is set to [ON], the
thickness of the fabric is automatically
detected by the internal sensor, so the fabric
can be fed smoothly for best sewing results.
(page 78)
CAUTION
• If non-adhesive hook-and-loop fastener tape is
sewn with a fine needle (65/9-75/11), the
needle may break and cause injury.
IMPORTANT
• Adhesive backed hook-and-loop fastener tape
is not designed for sewing. When glue adheres
to the needle or the bobbin hook race, it may
cause malfunction.
Note
• Before starting to sew, baste the fabric and
hook-and-loop fastener tape together.