Thread guide plate
Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread. (page B-46)
o
Thread cutter
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. (page B-48)
n
Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment. (page B-12)
m
Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine. (page B-11)
Insert the knee lifter into the slot. (page S-15)
Knee lifter slot
k
l Operation buttons (7 buttons) and sewing speed controller
Speaker Knee lifter
Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot. (page S-15)
i j
Bobbin winder
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. (page B-38)
LCD (liquid crystal display)
Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in the LCD. (page B-22)
g h
Supplemental spool pin
Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the twin needle. (page B-38,B-49)
f
Spool pin
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. (page B-46)
Spool cap
Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place. (page B-46)
d e
Thread guide for bobbin winding
Pass the thread through this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. (page B-38)
c
Pre-tension disk
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk when winding the bobbin thread. (page B-38)
b
Top cover
Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.
a
■ Front View
■ Right-side/Rear View
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.
Machine

aConnector for the optional presser foot

Connect the dual feed foot or embroidery foot with LED pointer. (page B-60, B-67)

bHandle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.

cPresser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. (page B-53)

dAir vent

The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.

eMain power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF. (page B-19)

fFoot controller

Depress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine. (page S-4)

gPower cord receptacle

Insert the power cord into the machine receptacle. (page B-19)

hFoot controller jack

Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. (page S-4)

iUSB port for computer

In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port. (page B-65, S-97, E-47)

jUSB port for mouse/media (USB 2.0)

In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB media directly into the USB port. (page B-65, S-96, E-46) Connect the USB mouse to operate with mouse. (page B-66)

kHandwheel

Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine.

B-9