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GETTING READYCONTENTS SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX INDEX
Cover B
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.
Front view
1 Thread cassette compartment cover
2 Thread cassette compartment
Insert a thread cassette into the thread cassette
compartment.
3 Thread cassette eject lever
Press this lever to eject the installed thread cassette.
4 Thread tension dial
Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the
upper thread.
5 Thread cutter
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
6 Arm
7 Flap
Use the flap to create a table. When the sewing
machine is not being used, store the machine with the
flap folded up. Remove the flap to sew cylindrical
pieces such as sleeve cuffs.
8 Sliding leg
Pull out the sliding leg during free-arm sewing.
9 Operation buttons
Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine
and raise and lower the needle. (page Cover D)
0 Operation panel
Select a stitch from those that appear in the operation
panel. (page Cover E)
A Bobbin winder
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.
B Bobbin thread spool pin
Place the spool of thread for the bobbin onto this spool
pin in order to wind the bobbin.
C Bobbin storage compartment
Store the bobbins designed specifically for this sewing
machine in this compartment.
D Bobbin winder cover
Open this cover when winding the bobbin.
E Thread guide for bobbin winding
Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding
the bobbin thread.
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