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Brother QC-1000 User manual

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  • What is the purpose of the straight stitch needle plate and foot?
    When should I use the straight stitch needle plate and foot?
    How do I install the straight stitch needle plate?
    How do I install the straight stitch foot?
    What stitches can I use with the straight stitch needle plate?
    Do I need to change anything else when using the straight stitch needle plate and foot?
    What do I need to do after I am finished sewing with the straight stitch needle plate and foot?
XE0725-001
■ Using the Straight Stitch Needle
Plate and the Straight Stitch Foot
The straight stitch needle plate and the straight stitch
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.
a
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to
raise the presser foot and turn the main
power to OFF.
b
Remove the flat bed attachment.
c
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you.
a Needle plate cover
d
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a Bobbin case
e
Use the screwdriver included with the
machine to unscrew and remove the regular
needle plate.
f
Set the straight stitch needle plate in place
and use the screwdriver to tighten the plate.
g
Insert the bobbin case in its original position,
and then attach the needle plate cover.
h
After reinstalling the needle plate cover,
select one of the following straight stitches.
i
Attach the straight stitch foot.
j
Start sewing.
* After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch
needle plate and the straight stitch foot, and reinstall
the regular needle plate, the needle plate cover and
the presser foot “J”.
CAUTION
Always use the straight stitch foot in combination
with the straight stitch needle plate.
a
a
Note
Align the two screw holes on the needle plate
with the two holes on the machine and screws
in the needle plate.
1
Memo
When using the straight stitch needle plate, all
straight stitches become middle needle posi-
tion stitches. You cannot change the needle
position using the width display.
CAUTION
• Selecting other stitches will cause an error
message to be displayed.
• Be sure to turn the handwheel slowly in your
direction before sewing and make sure that
the needle is not contacting the straight stitch
foot and straight stitch needle plate.
Memo
To prevent puckering on fine fabrics, use a
fine needle, size 75/11, and a short stitch
length. For heavier fabrics, use a heavier nee-
dle, size 90/14, and longer stitches.
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