knee to foot presser foot lift

[fibersport]

Pardon if my terminology is incorrect but I would like to change from a knee operated presser foot lift to a foot operated lift on my Pfaff 545.  I find the knee lift to be hard to operate without having to readjust my body position to gain a little more leverage to push on it.  I have no problems with the force of the foot on the material and I don't think I can reduce the presser foot spring force any more - it has a double horizontal spring across the top which is at its lowest setting.  I would like to have the lift separate from my main treadle pedal so adding a second pedal or button would both be an option.  Just wondering if anyone else has done this -

[nejcek74]

I use the second pedal for reverse, but I really don't see a reason why wouldn't you use it for a foot lift. Just connect the pedal and the lifting rod either with a chain or a wire.