Brother Sewing Machines Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 11
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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
a Bobbin winder (page 22)
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.
b Spool pin (page 22, 28)
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.
c Thread tension dial (page 57)
Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the
upper thread.
d Bobbin-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.
e Thread 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.
f Thread cutter (page 56)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
g Flatbed attachment (page 46)
Store presser feet and bobbins in the flatbed attachment.
Remove the flatbed attachment when sewing cylindrical
pieces such as sleeve cuffs.
h Operation buttons (page 12)
Use these buttons and the slider to start the sewing
machine and raise and lower the needle.
i Operation panel (page 13)
Use to select stitches and various other stitch settings.
j Handwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you to sew one stitch or to
raise or lower the needle.
k Main power switch (page 17)
Use this switch to turn the sewing machine on and off.
l Power supply jack (page 17)
Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply
jack.
m Foot controller jack (page 52)
Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable
into the foot controller jack.
n Feed dog position switch (page 85)
Use this switch to lower the feed dogs.
o Presser foot lever (page 28)
Raise and lower this lever to raise and lower the presser
foot.
p Thread guide (page 24)
Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding
the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
q Thread guide cover (page 24)
Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding
the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
r Air vent
This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to
circulate.
s Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.