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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

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Front View

a

Top cover

Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.

b

Pre-tension disk

Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk when winding the 
bobbin thread. (page 37)

c

Thread guide for bobbin winding

Pass the thread through this thread guide when winding the 
bobbin thread. (page 37)

d

Spool pin

Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. (page 46)

e

Spool cap

Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place. (page 46)

f

Supplemental spool pin

Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the 
twin needle. (page 37, 49)

g

Bobbin winder

Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. (page 37)

h

LCD (liquid crystal display)

Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in 
the LCD. (page 14)

i

Knee lifter

Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 71)

j

Knee lifter slot

Insert the knee lifter into the slot. (page 71)

k

Operation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed 
controller

Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine. 
(page 3)

l

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. (page 4)

m

Thread cutter

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. 
(page 48)

n

Thread guide plate

Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading 
upper thread. (page 46)

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Right-side/Rear View

a

Handle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the 
machine.

b

Presser foot lever

Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the 
presser foot. (page 54)

c

Main power switch

Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and 
OFF. (page 12)

d

Foot controller with retractable cord

Depress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine. 
(page 61)

e

Power cord receptacle

Insert the power cord into the machine receptacle. (page 12)

f

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.

g

Foot controller jack

Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. 
(page 61)

h

Speaker

i

USB port for computer

In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the 
machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port. (page 18, 175, 
250)

j

USB port for mouse (page 18)

k

Primary (top) USB port for media

In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB 
media directly into the USB port. (page 18, 174, 249)

l

Touch pen holder

Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use.

m

Handwheel

Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise 
and lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the 
front of the machine.