Brother CPS5XVY Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions, Front view, a Thread guide plate

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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 plate

Pass the thread under the thread guide plate.

bThread guide cover

Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover when threading the upper thread.

cSpool pin

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

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

eTop cover

Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin.

fBobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

gOperation panel

From the operation panel, stitch settings can be viewed and edited, and operations for using the machine can be displayed (page 14).

hKnee lifter mounting slot

Insert the knee lifter into the knee lifter mounting slot.

iEmbroidery unit connector slot

Plug in the connector for the embroidery unit.

jPresser foot lever

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

kOperation buttons and sewing speed controller

Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine (page 13).

lFlat bed attachment

Insert the accessories tray into the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs.

mThread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

nNeedle threader lever

Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.

oThread take-up lever check window

Look through the window to check the position of the take-up lever.

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