Brother International Innov-is NQ1300PRW Operation Manual - Page 53
Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser
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Useful Functions CAUTION • With free motion quilting, control the feeding speed of the fabric to match the sewing speed. If the fabric is moved faster than the sewing speed, the needle may break or other damage may result. ■ Adjusting free motion presser foot height Select a screen. (Free motion foot height) in the settings Adjust the height that the quilting foot is raised above b the fabric by pressing the "-" or "+" key. • Increase the setting by pressing "+", for example, when sewing very stretchy fabric, so that it is easier to sew. Memo • In order to sew with a balanced tension, it may be necessary to adjust the upper thread tension. For details, refer to "Setting the thread tension" on page B-40. Test with a sample piece of quilting fabric. B Note • If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into the mounting slot, it may fall out while the machine is operating. ■ Using the knee lifter Stop the machine. a • Do not use the knee lifter while the machine is operating. With your knee, press the knee lifter to the right. b Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right. STARTING TO SEW Hands-free raising and lifting of the presser foot Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free to handle the fabric. → The presser foot is raised. Release the knee lifter. c → The presser foot is lowered. ■ Installing the knee lifter Turn off the machine. a Insert the knee lifter into the mounting slot on the front b of the machine in the lower-right corner. Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the notches in the mounting slot, and then insert the knee lifter as far as possible. CAUTION • While sewing, keep your knee away from the knee lifter. If the knee lifter is pressed while the machine is operating, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Basic operations B-45