Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Needle and presser foot section, Operation buttons

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Needle and presser foot section

aNeedle threader lever

Use the needle threader to thread the needle.

bButtonhole lever

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.

cPresser foot holder

The presser foot is attached to the presser foot holder.

dPresser foot holder screw

Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot in place.

ePresser foot

The presser foot applies pressure to the fabric during sewing. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch.

fNeedle plate cover

Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race.

gFeed dogs

The feed dogs feed the fabric.

hQuick lower threader

Begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

iBobbin cover/race

Remove the bobbin cover to insert the bobbin into the race.

jNeedle plate

The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams.

kNeedle bar thread guide

Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.

lPresser foot lever

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

mNeedle clamp screw

Use the needle clamp screw to hold the needle in place.

Operation buttons

The operation buttons help you to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations.

aStart/stop button

Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a low speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is continuously pressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered into the fabric. For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 52).

bReverse/reinforcement stitch button

Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches or reinforcement stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. Reinforcement stitches are sewn by sewing 3 to 5 stitches on top of each other. For details, refer to “Securing the stitching” (page 54).

cNeedle position button

Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.

dSewing speed controller

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left or right to adjust the sewing speed.

Slide the sewing speed controller to the left to reduce the sewing speed, or slide the speed controller to the right to increase the sewing speed.

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