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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE / —————————————————————————————————————————————

1KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

THE MAIN PARTS

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1 Bobbin winder (page 26)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.

2Spool pin (page 27, 32)

This holds the spool of thread.

3Thread guide (page 27, 32)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.

4Thread take-up lever (page 33)

5Hole for extra spool pin (page 37)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with the twin needle.

6Stitch width dial (page 25) This controls the stitch width.

7Upper tension-control dial (page 38)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

8Thread cutter (page 43)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

9Needle threader (page 34)

(This is only available on certain models.)

0Quick-set bobbin (page 30)

(This is only available on certain models.)

AFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment (page 19)

BPresser foot (page 18)

CReverse sewing lever (page 25)

You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction.

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DPattern selection dial (page 20)

You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch you want.

EStitch length dial (page 24) This controls the stitch length.

FButtonhole fine-adjustment screw (page 54)

GHandwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

HMain power and sewing light switch (page 15)

You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off.

IFoot controller jack / socket (page 15)

Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to the power supply.

JPresser foot lever (page 32)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

KFoot controller (page 15)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing.

Parts Code for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051

Foot Controller: Model KD-1902

Parts Code: XC7359-021 (110/120V Area)

XC7438-221 (220/240V Area)

XC7456-221 (U.K.)

XC7455-021 (Australia, New Zealand)

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Brother 885-S27, BM-3500 operation manual Main Parts

885-S27, BM-3500 specifications

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