Brother NV6000D NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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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.
Machine
■Front View
aTop cover
Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.
bPre-tension disk
Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk when winding the
bobbin thread. (page 37)
cThread guide for bobbin winding
Pass the thread through this thread guide when winding the
bobbin thread. (page 37)
dSpool pin
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. (page 46)
eSpool cap
Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place. (page 46)
fSupplemental spool pin
Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the
twin needle. (page 37, 49)
gBobbin winder
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. (page37)
hLCD (liquid crystal display)
Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in
the LCD. (page 14)
iKnee lifter
Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 71)
jKnee lifter slot
Insert the knee lifter into the slot. (page 71)
kOperation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed
controller
Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine.
(page 3)
lFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment
Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment
of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces,
remove the flat bed attachment. (page 4)
mThread cutter
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
(page 48)
nThread guide plate
Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading
upper thread. (page 46)
■Right-side/Rear View
aHandle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the
machine.
bPresser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the
presser foot. (page 54)
cMain power switch
Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and
OFF. (page 12)
dFoot controller with retractable cord
Depress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine.
(page 61)
ePower cord receptacle
Insert the power cord into the machine receptacle. (page 12)
fAir 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.
gFoot controller jack
Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine.
(page 61)
hSpeaker
iUSB port for computer
In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the
machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port. (page 18, 175,
250)
jUSB port for mouse (page18)
kPrimary (top) USB port for media
In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB
media directly into the USB port. (page 18, 174, 249)
lTouch pen holder
Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use.
mHandwheel
Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise
and lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the
front of the machine.