Brother International DZ1500F Operation Manual - Page 10

Presser Foot Lift Lever ●● Lowering the presser foot lift lever lowers the sewing foot down onto the fabric and engages the thread tension function. ✽✽ When working with heavy fabrics or other fabrics that don't slide easily under the foot, raise the presser foot lever to position the fabric. Knee Lift ●● Using the convenient knee lift to lift and lower the presser foot easily, leaving both your hands free. Setting up the knee lift. ✽✽ Push the knee lift bar all the way into the socket. ✽✽ When knee lift is not in use, it can be stored beneath the fabric extension table. 8 Presser Foot Lift Lever Knee Lift Fabric Extension Table Knee Lift Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Dial ●● Turning the pressure adjustment dial raises and lowers the pressure indicator needle as the amount of pressure on the presser foot changes. See also: "Feed Dog Adjustment Knob" on page 9. Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment Dial ✽✽ See "Thread Tension" on page 16. Pressure Indicator Needle Fabric Extension Table ●● Lower the adjustable table feet and slide the fabric extension table on to the machine. 2 Hole Guide pin 2 1 Table legs 3 3 Stopper Hook