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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The main parts
a
Bobbin winder (page 12)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the
lower thread.
b
Spool pin (pages 12 and 17)
This holds the spool of thread.
c
Hole for extra spool pin (page 24)
This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two
needles. Not for lubrication.
d
Upper tension-control dial (page 31)
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
e
Thread guide (pages 12 and 17)
This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin
and then threading the machine.
f
Thread take-up lever (page 18)
g
Thread cutter (page 30)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
h
Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
(pages 7 and 34)
i
Operation buttons (page 6)
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing
machine model.
j
Operation panel (page 7)
This is used to select the stitch and specify the various
settings.
k
Handwheel
Used to manually raise and lower the needle.
l
Main power and sewing light switch (page 9)
You can turn the main power and sewing light switch
on and off.
m
Jack/socket connector (page 9)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/
socket connector.
n
Foot controller jack/socket (page 10)
Plug in the foot controller plug.
o
Feed dog position lever (pages 49 and 56)
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.
p
Presser foot lever (page 17)
Used to raise and lower the presser foot.
q
Foot controller (page 10)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to
start and stop sewing.
r
Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.
