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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The main parts
aBobbin winder (page 11)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.
bSpool pin (pages 11 and 16) This holds the spool of thread.
cHole for extra spool pin (page 23)
This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two needles.
dUpper tension-control dial (page 29)
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
eThread guide (pages 11 and 16)
This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.
fThread take-up lever (page 17)
gThread cutter (page 29)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
hFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 31)
iOperation buttons (page 6)
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.
jOperation panel (page 7)
This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings.
kHandwheel
Used to manually raise and lower the needle.
lMain power and sewing light switch (page 9)
You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off.
mJack/socket connector (page 9)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector.
nFoot controller jack/socket (page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug.
oFeed dog position lever (pages 38 and 45)
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.
pPresser foot lever (page 16)
Used to raise and lower the presser foot.
qFoot controller (page 10)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing.
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