aButtonhole lever
The buttonhole lever is used with the
bThread guide disk
Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle.
cNeedle bar thread guide
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.
dNeedle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams.
eNeedle plate cover
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race.
fBobbin cover
Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.
gFeed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
hPresser foot
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch.
iPresser foot holder
The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder.
aPresser foot dial
Use the presser foot dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies to the fabric.
bHandle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.
cHandwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle. The handwheel should be turned towards you (counterclockwise).
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.
fFoot controller jack
Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack.
gPower supply jack
Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply jack.
hFeed dog position switch
Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.
iPresser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot.
Memo
zRefer to pages 9 through 12 while you are learning to use your machine.
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 11