Needle and presser foot section
aNeedle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) (page 25)
bButtonhole lever
Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks.
cPresser foot holder
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.
dPresser foot holder screw
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot holder in place.
ePresser foot
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the
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presser foot for the selected stitching. |
fNeedle plate cover release
Use when removing the needle plate cover.
gNeedle plate cover
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the race.
hFeed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
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You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.
jBobbin cover
Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.
kNeedle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight seams.
lNeedle bar thread guide
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide.
mPresser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot.
nNeedle 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. The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing machine model.
aReverse/reinforcement stitch button 
Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew reverse stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. For details, refer to “Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 40).
■Buttons provided on some models
b Start/stop button 
(for models equipped with the start/stop button)
Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing while the button is depressed. When sewing is stopped, the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 39).
c Needle position button 
(for models equipped with the needle position button)
Press the needle position button to raise or lower the needle. Be sure to raise the needle before threading the needle. Use this button to change the sewing direction or for detailed sewing in small areas. Pressing the button twice sews one stitch.
dSewing speed controller (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller)
Slide the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing speed.
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