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NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
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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
■ Front View
a Top cover
Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.
b Thread cutter
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
c Thread take-up lever check window
Look through the window to check the upper thread passing
through in it.
d Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment
of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces,
remove the flat bed attachment.
e Operation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed
controller
Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine.
f Knee lifter slot
Insert the knee lifter into the slot.
g Knee lifter
Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot.
h LCD (liquid crystal display)
Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in
the LCD.
i Thread guide plate
Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading
upper thread.
j Spool cap
Use the spool cap to hold the spool in place.
k Spool pin
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.
l Bobbin winder
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.
m Supplemental spool pin
Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the
twin needle.
n Thread guide for bobbin winding
Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the
bobbin thread.
o Pretension disk
Pass the thread around the pretension disk when winding the
bobbin thread.
■ Right-side/Rear View
a Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the
machine.
b Handwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle.
The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine.
c Embroidery card slot
Insert the embroidery cards (sold separately) into the
embroidery card slot.
d USB port connector for media
In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB
media directly into the USB port connector.
e USB port connector for computer
In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the
machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port connector.
f Touch pen holder
Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use.
g Main power switch
Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and
OFF.
h Power cord receptacle
Insert the power cord into the machine receptacle.
i Feed dog position switch
Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.
j Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the
presser foot.
k Air vent
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do
not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.
l Foot controller with retractable cord
Depress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine.
m Foot controller jack
Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine.
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