Names of Machine Parts
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Main parts
1
Top cover
(page 23)
2
Thread guide plate (page 24)
3
Thread guide cover
4
Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk
(page 24)
5
Spool cap (page 23)
6
Spool pin (page 23)
7
Bobbin winder (page 23)
8
LCD (liquid crystal display) (page 16)
9
Operation panel (page 11)
0
Knee lifter mounting slot (page 47)
A
Knee lifter (page 47)
B
Operation buttons and sewing speed controller
(page 11)
C
Flat bed attachment (page 12, 44)
D
Thread cutter (page 28)
E
Needle threader lever (page 29)
F
Handwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and
lower the needle to sew one stitch.
G
Handle
Carry the machine by its handle when transporting.
H
Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the
presser foot.
I
Feed dog position switch (page 69
)
Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.
J
Main power switch (page 15)
K
Power supply jack (page 15)
L
Foot controller (page 36)
M
Air vent
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate.
Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used.
N
Foot controller jack (page 36)
O
USB port (for a USB flash drive) (page 81, 105)
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Needle and presser foot section
1
Needle bar thread guide (page 28)
2
Needle plate (page 45)
3
Needle plate cover (page 26)
4
Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 26, 107)
5
Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
6
Presser foot
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as
the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for
the selected stitch.
7
Presser foot holder (page 33)
8
Presser foot holder screw (page 33)
9
Buttonhole lever (page 61)
Chapter
1
GETTING READY
Note
• Be sure to install the latest software.
Refer to “Updating Your Machine’s Software” on
page 120.
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