Sewing Foot Lift; Locking The Sewing Foot In Elevated Position - Dürkopp Adler 271 Instruction Manual

6.11 Sewing foot lift

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6.12 Locking the sewing foot in elevated position

The sewing foot can be lifted mechanically or electro-magnetically for
the purpose of inserting and shifting the fabric. Depending upon
machine type and equipment of the special machine, lifting is
achieved by actuating the knee lever 2 (optional) or reverse treading
on the pedal.
Mechanical sewing foot lift (knee lever optional)
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Actuate the knee lever 2.
The sewing foot remains lifted as long as the knee lever 2 is
actuated.
Electro-magnetic sewing foot lift
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Move the pedal halfway back.
The sewing foot remains lifted as long as the pedal is held in the
position.
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Move the pedal all the way back with the foot at seam end, in
order to activate the thread cutter and to lift the sewing foot.
The mechanically or electro-magnetically lifted sewing foot can be
locked in elevated position with knob 1 (e.g. for winding the hook
thread).
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When the sewing machine is at standstill, step on the pedal such
that it moves halfway back or actuate the knee lever.
The sewing foot is lifted.
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Press knob 1 and release the pedal or release the knee lever.
The lifted sewing foot is locked in the elevated position.
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Once again move the pedal halfway in reverse direction or once
again actuate the knee lever.
The locking of the sewing foot is reversed.
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