Machine Settings
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2022-05 EN 50400685.00A.04
6.10 Adjusting the Differential Feed
The differential feed prevents unwanted puckering or wavering in knitted or stretch fabrics as well as shifting
of fabric layers. The setting values describe the ratio of movement of front feed dog relative to the rear feed
dog. With default value 1, both feed dogs move at the same speed.
> Adjust the feeding ratio of the two feed dogs by using the differential feed setting.
Value Fabric Result
2 Fine, soft fabrics Ruffling, puckering, gathering
1.5 Jersey, sweatshirt, knits Slight ruffling, preventing seam waving
1 Wowen knit and medium-weight dense
fabric
Default value
0.6 Fine nylon tricots, densely woven fabric,
lining, satin
Stretching, preventing seam puckering
Default Value "1"
In a default value of 1, the machine achieves optimum sewing results with most applications.The differential
feed in default setting 1 for flat and even seams.