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| equipment:adt:brother_b755_mk2 [2026/05/09 21:51] – laughitup | equipment:adt:brother_b755_mk2 [2026/05/13 21:04] (current) – [Raising and Lowering the Presser Foot] laughitup | ||
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| ====== Overview ====== | ====== Overview ====== | ||
| - | Hey and welcome to the world of industrial sewing machines. If you've only used domestic machines this world can feel scary and intimidating but rest assured - industrial sewing machines are generally much simpler and more robust than domestic machines. Industrial machines offer a few key benefits over domestic machines: | + | Hey and welcome to the world of industrial sewing machines. If you've only used domestic machines this world can feel scary and intimidating but rest assured - industrial sewing machines are generally much simpler and more robust than domestic machines. Oh, and don't let the large foot pedal fool you - this machine runs on pure electrical power not a treadle. Industrial machines offer a few key benefits over domestic machines: |
| * Improved consistency | * Improved consistency | ||
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| * Greater bobbin capacity meaning you can do more stitching between bobbin changes | * Greater bobbin capacity meaning you can do more stitching between bobbin changes | ||
| * Higher speeds when needed | * Higher speeds when needed | ||
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| - The thread now goes down and around the needle thread tension plate. Make sure the thread is set down between the plates and not just sitting in the v between the two plates. The thread then goes around the round metal ' | - The thread now goes down and around the needle thread tension plate. Make sure the thread is set down between the plates and not just sitting in the v between the two plates. The thread then goes around the round metal ' | ||
| - Thread the thread down through the 'pigs tail' guide before clipping it behind the clip at the bottom of the needle attachment clamp, just above the top of the needle. | - Thread the thread down through the 'pigs tail' guide before clipping it behind the clip at the bottom of the needle attachment clamp, just above the top of the needle. | ||
| - | - Lastly, thread the thread through the needle eye from left to right. Wahoo, you've done it! | + | - Lastly, thread the thread through the needle eye from **left to right** (this is important). Wahoo, you've done it! |
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| **Presser Foot Lift Lever:** Use the black presser foot lift lever at the back of the machine. The benefit of this method is you can lock the presser foot in the lifted position, which you can't with the knee lift. | **Presser Foot Lift Lever:** Use the black presser foot lift lever at the back of the machine. The benefit of this method is you can lock the presser foot in the lifted position, which you can't with the knee lift. | ||
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| + | Top Tip: If you are struggling to remove your work piece from the machine as the threads are getting stuck - try advancing the hand wheel so the needle goes all the way up and then just starts coming down again. | ||
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| - To load the bobbin case the needle needs to be in its highest position. If it is not, turn the hand wheel until it is. | - To load the bobbin case the needle needs to be in its highest position. If it is not, turn the hand wheel until it is. | ||
| - | - To load the bobbin case the gap in the rim of the case needs to be pointing up. Align the hole on the opposite side of the case to the lever with the bobbin axle under the machine. The bobbin case should positively click into place. | + | - To load the bobbin case the gap in the rim of the case needs to be pointing up. Align the hole on the opposite side of the case to the lever with the bobbin axle under the machine. The bobbin case should |
| - Finally, slide the bobbin access plate back into place. | - Finally, slide the bobbin access plate back into place. | ||