Brother International Innov-is 4750D Operation Manual - Page 65

USEFUL FUNCTIONS ■ Using the Knee Lifter Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the Pivoting presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric. If the pivot setting is selected, the machine stops with the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the a Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the jack, and then insert the knee presser foot is automatically raised to an appropriate height when the "Start/Stop" button is lifter as far as possible. 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. 2 Sewing Basics Note If the knee lifter is not pushed into the mounting slot as far as possible, it may come out during use. b Use your knee to move the knee lifter to right in order to raise the presser foot. the Release the knee lifter to lower the presser foot. 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.) CAUTION Be sure to keep your knee away from the knee lifter during sewing. If the knee lifter is pushed during machine operation, the needle may break or the thread tension may loosen. 53