The main parts; Bobbin winder (page 12); Spool pin (pages 12 and 17)- Page 7

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The main parts

a

Bobbin winder (page 12)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the 
lower thread.

b

Spool pin (pages 12 and 17)

This holds the spool of thread.

c

Hole for extra spool pin (page 24)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two 
needles. Not for lubrication.

d

Upper tension-control dial (page 31)

This controls the tension of the upper thread. 

e

Thread guide (pages 12 and 17)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin 
and then threading the machine.

f

Thread take-up lever (page 18)

g

Thread cutter (page 30)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

h

Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment 
(pages 7 and 34)

i

Operation buttons (page 6)

The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing 
machine model.

j

Operation panel (page 7)

This is used to select the stitch and specify the various 
settings.

k

Handwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

l

Main power and sewing light switch (page 9)

You can turn the main power and sewing light switch 
on and off.

m

Jack/socket connector (page 9)

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/
socket connector.

n

Foot controller jack/socket (page 10)

Plug in the foot controller plug.

o

Feed dog position lever (pages 49 and 56)

Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.

p

Presser foot lever (page 17)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

q

Foot controller (page 10)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to 
start and stop sewing.

r

Handle

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