Baby Lock Aventura (BLMAV) Instruction and Reference Guide - Manual (Page 54)

Useful Functions
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c
Adjust the “Presser Foot Pressure” by pressing / .
Automatic Fabric Sensor System (Automatic
presser foot pressure)
The thickness of the fabric is automatically detected and the
presser foot pressure is automatically adjusted with an internal
sensor while sewing, to insure that your fabric is fed smoothly.
The fabric sensor system works continuously while sewing.
This function is useful for sewing over thick seams or quilting.
For details, refer to the “Sewing” section.
a
Press to display the settings screen.
b
Display page 3.
c
Set “Automatic Fabric Sensor System” to “ON”.
d
Press to return to the original screen.
Pivoting
If the pivot key 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.
CAUTION
• When the pivot key is selected, the machine
will begin stitching when the “Start/Stop”
button is pressed or the foot controller is
pressed down even if the presser foot has been
raised by pressing
(Presser foot lifter
button). Be sure to keep your hands and other
items away from the needle, otherwise injuries
may occur.
Memo
• When the pivot key is selected, the height of the
presser foot when sewing is stopped can be
changed according to the type of fabric being
sewn. Press to display “Pivoting Height” in
the settings screen. Press or to select one
of the three heights (3.2 mm, 5.0 mm or 7.5 mm).
Generally 3.2 mm is the preferred setting.
Note
• The “Needle Position - Up / Down” in the
settings screen, must be set to the down
position for the pivot function to be used.
When “Needle Position - Up / Down” is set in the
raised position, appears as light gray and
cannot be used.
• 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.
• Use (Presser foot lifter button) to make sure
the presser foot is lowered, and then press the
“Start/Stop” button to continue sewing.
• If the pivot key is selected, and beside
“Presser Foot Height” in the settings screen are
not available and the setting cannot be changed.