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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.

Front view

aThread guide cover (page 24, 33)

Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.

bThread guide (page 24, 33)

Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.

cSpool pin (page 23, 32)

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

dBobbin winder (page 22)

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

eLCD (liquid crystal display) (touch panel) (page 18) Setting for the selected stitch or pattern and error messages appear in the LCD.

fOperation panel (page 14)

Use the keys on this panel to select stitches or embroidery patterns, or check how to use the sewing machine, etc.

gEmbroidery unit connector slot (page 141) Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit.

hPresser foot lever (page 54)

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot .

iOperation buttons (page 13)

Use these buttons to operate the machine.

jFlat bed attachment (page 46)

Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs.

kThread cutter (page 60)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

lNeedle threader lever (page 35)

Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.

mThread tension dial (page 62, 164)

Adjust the upper thread tension with this dial.

nThread take-up lever (page 34)

oBobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24)

Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread.

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Brother computerized embroidery and sewing machine operation manual Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions, Front view

885-V95/V96/V97/V98, computerized embroidery and sewing machine specifications

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