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Needle and presser foot
section
a Buttonhole lever (page 86)
Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes
and bar tacks.
b Thread guide disk (page 34)
Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when
using the needle threader to thread the needle.
c Needle bar thread guide (page 34)
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread
guide.
d Needle plate (page 67)
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing
straight seams.
e Needle plate cover (page 152)
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case
and race.
f Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 28)
Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin
into the bobbin case.
g Feed dogs (page 88)
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
h Presser foot (page 43, 50)
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the
fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate
presser foot for the selected stitching.
i Presser foot holder (page 45)
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.
Right-side/rear view
a Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.
b Handwheel (page 50)
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to
raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch.
c Embroidery card slot (page 138)
Insert the embroidery card.
d Air vent
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be
exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing
machine is being used.
e Main power switch (page 17)
Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine
on and off.
f Foot controller jack (page 52)
Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable
into the foot controller jack.
g Power supply jack (page 17)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power
supply jack.
h Drop feed lever (page 88)
Use the drop feed lever to lower the feed dogs.
Memo
z Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you are
learning to use your machine.