Brother International Innov-ís 4000D Software Users Manual/3.0 Operation - Page 9

Pivoting If the pivot setting is selected, the machine stops with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is automatically raised to an appropriate height when the "Start/Stop" button is pressed. When the "Start/Stop" button is pressed again, the presser foot is automatically lowered and sewing continues. This function is useful for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric. CAUTION • When the pivot setting is selected, the machine starts when the "Start/Stop" button is pressed or the foot controller is pressed down even if the presser foot has been raised. Be sure to keep your hands and other items away from the needle, otherwise injuries may occur. Memo When the pivot setting is selected, the height of the presser foot when sewing is stopped can be changed according to the type of fabric being sewn. Press to display "PIVOTING HEIGHT" on P. 1 of the settings screen. Press or to select one of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm or 7.5 mm). To raise the presser foot further, increase the setting. (Normally, 3.2 mm is set.) Note • The "NEEDLE POSITION" (P. 2 of the settings screen) must be set in the down position for the pivot function to be used. When "NEEDLE POSITION" is set in the raised position, appears as light gray and cannot be used. • When the setting is selected, the pivot function can only be used with stitches where presser foot J or N is indicated in the upper-left corner of the screen. If any other stitch is selected, appears as light gray and is not available. • Since the presser foot is fully raised when the automatic thread cutting key is pressed, press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to lower the presser foot, and then press the "Start/Stop" button to continue sewing. • If the pivot setting is selected, and beside "PRESSER FOOT HEIGHT" in the settings screen are not available and the setting cannot be changed. a Select a stitch. b Press to select the pivot setting. → The key appears as . 8