Brother N5V Hands-free raising and, lowering of the presser foot, be damaged, Sewing Basics

SEWING BASICS ————————————————————————————————————————————

■Using the knee lifter

Hands-free raising and
lowering of the presser foot	a	Stop the sewing machine.
		• Do not use the knee lifter while the sewing
Using the knee lifter, you can raise and lower the
		machine is operating.
presser foot with your knee, leaving both hands free
to handle the fabric.		With your knee, press the knee lifter to the
	bright.
		Keep the knee lifter pressed to the right.

■Installing the knee lifter

aTurn off the sewing machine.

Insert the knee lifter into its jack on the front
bof the sewing machine in the lower-right	X The presser foot is raised.
corner.
Align the tabs on the knee lifter with the	cRelease the knee lifter.
notches in the jack, and then insert the knee
lifter as far as possible.	X The presser foot is lowered.

	CAUTION
	● While sewing, keep your knee away from
	the knee lifter. If the knee lifter is pressed
	while the sewing machine is operating,
2	the needle may break or the machine may
	be damaged.
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aTabs

bNotches

Note

zIf the knee lifter is not fully inserted into its jack, it may fall out while the sewing machine is operating.

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