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Useful Functions
Basic operations B-45
STARTING TO SEW
B
■ Adjusting free motion presser foot height
a
Select (Free motion foot height) in the settings
screen.
b
Adjust the height that the quilting foot is raised above
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.
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
a
Turn off the machine.
b
Insert the knee lifter into the mounting slot on the front
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.
■ Using the knee lifter
a
Stop the machine.
• Do not use the knee lifter while the machine is
operating.
b
With your knee, press the knee lifter to the right.
Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right.
→ The presser foot is raised.
c
Release the knee lifter.
→ The presser foot is lowered.
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.
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.
Note
• If the knee lifter is not fully inserted into the
mounting slot, it may fall out while the machine is
operating.
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.
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