Brother International Innov-is NQ3700D Operation Manual - Page 45

■ Sewing hook-and-loop fastener tape CAUTION • Use only the adhesive-free hook-and-loop fastener tape which is designed for sewing. When the glue adheres to the needle or the bobbin case, it may cause malfunction. • If the hook-and-loop fastener tape is sewn with the thin needle (65/9-75/11), the needle may bend or break. Note • Before sewing, baste together the fabric and the hook-and-loop fastener tape. Make sure that the needle passes through the hook-andloop fastener tape by turning the handwheel and lower the needle into the hook-and-loop fastener tape before sewing. And then, sew the edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape at a slow speed. If the needle does not pass through the hook-and-loop fastener tape, replace the needle with the needle size for thicker fabrics. For details, refer to "Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations" on page 27. 1 Edge of the hook-and-loop fastener tape 1 Useful Sewing Tips 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. ■ 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. SEWING BASICS 2 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.  The presser foot is raised. 43