Sewing thick fabrics
Practical Tips
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Manual • Sewing machine W6 N 2000 Exklusive W6 N 2000 Exklusive • 27/04/2018 • 1.0 • GBR
Carry out the following steps:
1.
W6 Tip
Take note:
It must be ensured that the thread take-up lever, covered by the head
cover, and the needle are in a particular position before threading and any
program change.
In order to fulfil this requirement, press the “Needle Up - Needle Down”
button twice. The thread take-up lever and the needle are moved
automatically to the correct starting position.
•
Failure to do so will always lead to a sloppy seam, blockages or damage
to the sewing machine. In the event of any lack of clarity, further informa-
tion can be found at the VIDEO menu item at www.w6-wertarbeit.eu: Cri-
teria for optimal threading.
The lower thread has been pulled tightly and carefully to the 7 and 9 o’clock
positions in the silver slot of the black hook race. When pulling it in, you will
hear a definite clicking at the 7 and 9 o’clock positions. Lower thread
tension is active. You have performed a tension test.
•
Failure to do so will always lead to a sloppy seam, blockages or
damage to the sewing machine. In the event of any lack of clarity,
further information can be found at the VIDEO menu item at www.w6-
wertarbeit.eu: Criteria for optimal threading.
Press the Needle Up - Needle Down button twice
2.
Lift the
‹presser foot lifter›
.
3.
To compensate for the difference in height, slide a folded piece of fabric
or cardboard under the rear part of the
‹presser foot›
.
!
You may also use the W6 Balance Hub (special accessory) to
compensate for the difference in height.
4.
Lower the
‹presser foot›
.
5.
Continue sewing
If you want to sew thick or multi layered fabrics, please carry out the
following steps:
Carry out the following steps:
1.
Take the
‹presser foot lifter›
to the highest position by lifting the
‹press-
er foot lifter›
manually as high as possible.
