Brother PQ-1500 - Manual (Page 8)

CONTENTS
Accessories
Names of
Parts
Before You
Begin
Changing
Needles and Light Bulb
Threading
Stitch
Samples and Needle Chart
Changing
Presser Feet
Basic
Sewing
Caring for
Your
Machine
Trouble Shooting
4
Presser Foot Lift Lever
● Lowering the presser foot lift le-
ver lowers the sewing foot down
onto the fabric and engages the
tension function.
✽ When working with heavy fabrics
or other fabrics that don’t slide
easily under the foot, raise the
presser foot lever to position the
fabric.
Knee Lift
● Using the convenient knee lift en-
ables you to lift the presser foot
easily leaving your hands free to
work with the fabric.
Pressure Adjustment Dial
● Turning the pressure adjustment
dial raises and lowers the pres-
sure indicator needle.
See also: “Feed Dog Adjustment
Knob” on page 5.
✽ Push the knee lift all the way in.
Presser Foot
Lift Lever
Knee Lift
Setting up the knee control.
Pressure Adjustment Dial
Pressure indicator
needle