KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The illustrations in this operation manual may differ from the actual machine.
The main parts
aBobbin winder (page 14)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the lower thread.
bUpper
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
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Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread.
dThread
eThread cutter (page 40)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
fFlat bed attachment with accessory compartment (pages 7 and 44)
gOperation buttons (page 9)
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.
hOperation panel (page 10)
This is used to select the stitch and specify the various settings. Design and position of the operation panel differs depending on the sewing machine model.
iSpool pin (pages 10, 14 and 22) This holds the spool of thread.
jHandwheel
This is used to manually raise and lower the needle.
kAir vent
This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.
lMain power and sewing light switch (page 12)
You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off.
mJack/socket connector (page 12)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/ socket connector.
nFoot controller (page 13)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to start and stop sewing.
oFoot controller jack/socket (page 13) Plug in the foot controller plug.
pFeed dog position lever (page 55 and 65)
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.
qPresser foot lever (page 22)
This is used to raise and lower the presser foot.
rThread guide (pages 15 and 24)
This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin and then threading the machine.
sThread guide cover (pages 16 and 22)
Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
tHandle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine.
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