Baby Lock Aventura (BLMAV) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 56)

Useful Functions
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Adjust the “Free Motion Foot Height” by pressing /
to select the height that the quilting foot is raised
above the fabric.
• 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.
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-41. 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.