Brother Innov-is 2800D - Manual (Page 6)

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Advanced Functions
Pivoting
If the pivot setting is selected, the machine stops with
the needle lowered (in the fabric) and the presser foot is
automatically raised to an appropriate height when the
“Start/Stop” button is pressed. When the “Start/Stop”
button is pressed again, the presser foot is automatically
lowered and sewing continues. This function is useful
for stopping the machine to rotate the fabric.
a
Select a stitch.
b
Press to select the pivot setting.
→ The key appears as
.
CAUTION
• When the pivot setting is selected, the machine
starts when the “Start/Stop” button is pressed or
the foot controller is pressed down even if the
presser foot has been raised. Be sure to keep your
hands and other items away from the needle,
otherwise injuries may occur.
Memo
When the pivot setting is selected and sewing is stopped,
the height of the presser foot can be changed according to
the type of fabric being sewn. Press to display
“PIVOTING HEIGHT” on P. 2 of the settings screen. Press
or to select one of the three heights
(3.2 mm, 5.0 mm or 7.5 mm). To raise the presser foot
further, increase the setting. (The default setting is 3.2 mm)
Note
• The “NEEDLE POSITION” (P. 1 of the settings
screen) must be set in the down position for the
pivot function to be used. When “NEEDLE
POSITION” is set in the raised position,
appears as light gray and cannot be used.
• When the setting is selected, the pivot function can
only be used with stitches where presser foot J or N
is indicated in the upper-left corner of the screen. If
any other stitch is selected, appears as light
gray and is not available.
• Since the presser foot is fully raised when the
automatic thread cutting key is pressed, press the
“Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower the presser foot,
and then press the “Start/Stop” button to continue
sewing.
• If the pivot setting is selected, and beside
“PRESSER FOOT HEIGHT” in the settings screen
are not available and the setting cannot be changed.
• When the pivot setting is selected the “PRESSER
FOOT HEIGHT” in the settings screen will
automatically be changed to 10.0 mm. When the
pivot setting is deselected the “PRESSER FOOT
HEIGHT” will return to the prior setting.