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1KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The main parts
aBobbin winder (page11)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the
lower thread.
bSpool pin (pages11 and 16)
This holds the spool of thread.
cHole for extra spool pin (page23)
This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two
needles. Not for lubrication.
dUpper tension-control dial (page29)
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
eThread guide (pages11 and 16)
This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin
and then threading the machine.
fThread take-up lever (page17)
gThread cutter (page29)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
hFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment
(pages7 and 33)
iOperation buttons (page6)
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing
machine model.
jOperation panel (page7)
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 (page9)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/
socket connector.
nFoot controller jack/socket (page10)
Plug in the foot controller plug.
oFeed dog position lever (pages42 and 49)
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.
pPresser foot lever (page16)
Used to raise and lower the presser foot.
qFoot controller (page10)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to
start and stop sewing.
rHandle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.