Brother Sewing Machines operation manual 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

aBobbin winder (page 22)

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.

bSpool pin (page 22, 28)

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.

cThread tension dial (page 57)

Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the upper thread.

dBobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disk (page 22)

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

eThread take-up lever (page 30)

Slide the thread into the thread take-up lever from the right side of slot to the left side of slot.

fThread cutter (page 56)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

gFlatbed attachment (page 46)

Store presser feet and bobbins in the flatbed attachment. Remove the flatbed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs.

hOperation buttons (page 12)

Use these buttons and the slider to start the sewing machine and raise and lower the needle.

iOperation panel (page 13)

Use to select stitches and various other stitch settings.

jHandwheel

Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or to raise or lower the needle.

kMain power switch (page 17)

Use this switch to turn the sewing machine on and off.

lPower supply jack (page 17)

Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply jack.

mFoot controller jack (page 52)

Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack.

nFeed dog position switch (page 85) Use this switch to lower the feed dogs.

oPresser foot lever (page 28)

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

pThread guide (page 24)

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

qThread guide cover (page 24)

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

rAir vent

This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate.

sHandle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.

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