Brother 885-S61 operation manual Needle and presser foot section, Right-side/rear view

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Needle and presser foot section

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1Buttonhole lever

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.

2Thread guide discs

Pass the thread through the thread guide discs when using the needle threader to thread the needle.

3Needle bar thread hook

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread hook.

4Needle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.

5Bobbin cover/shuttle

Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the shuttle.

6Feed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.

7Presser foot

The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching.

8Presser foot holder

The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.

Right-side/rear view

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1Presser foot dial

Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric.

2Handle

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

3Balance wheel

Turn the balance wheel toward you to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch.

4Air vent

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

5Main power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off.

6Foot controller jack

Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack.

7Power supply jack

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack.

8Feed dog position switch

Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.

Memo

●Refer to Cover B, D or E pages while you are learning to use your machine.

Cover C