NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS1NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONSThe names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Beforeusing the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.Machine■ Front Viewa Top coverOpen the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin.b Pre-tension diskPass the thread around the pre-tension disk when winding thebobbin thread. (page 37)c Thread guide for bobbin windingPass the thread through this thread guide when winding thebobbin thread. (page 37)d Spool pinPlace a spool of thread on the spool pin. (page 46)e Spool capUse the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place. (page 46)f Supplemental spool pinUse this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with thetwin needle. (page 37, 49)g Bobbin winderUse the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. (page 37)h LCD (liquid crystal display)Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear inthe LCD. (page 14)i Knee lifterUse the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 71)j Knee lifter slotInsert the knee lifter into the slot. (page 71)k Operation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speedcontrollerUse these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine.(page 3)l Flat bed attachment with accessory compartmentStore presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartmentof the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces,remove the flat bed attachment. (page 4)m Thread cutterPass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. (page48)n Thread guide platePass the thread around the thread guide plate when threadingupper thread. (page 46)■ Right-side/Rear Viewa HandleCarry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting themachine.b Presser foot leverRaise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower thepresser foot. (page 54)c Main power switchUse the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON andOFF. (page 12)d Foot controller with retractable cordDepress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine.(page 61)e Power cord receptacleInsert the power cord into the machine receptacle. (page 12)f Air ventThe air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Donot cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used.g Foot controller jackInsert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. (page61)h Speakeri USB port for computerIn order to import/export patterns between a computer and themachine, plug the USB cable into the USB port. (page 18, 175,248)j USB port for mouse (page 18)k Primary (top) USB port for mediaIn order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USBmedia directly into the USB port. (page 173, 247)l Touch pen holderUse the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use.m HandwheelRotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raiseand lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward thefront of the machine.
