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6
KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
a Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle
threader) (page 17)
b Buttonhole lever (page 34 and 42)
c Presser foot holder
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.
d Presser foot holder screw
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser foot
holder in place.
e Presser foot
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric
as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser
foot for the selected stitching.
f Needle plate cover release
Use when removing the needle plate cover.
g Needle plate cover
h Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
i Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the quick-set
bobbin)
You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.
j Bobbin cover
k Needle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing straight
seams.
l Needle bar thread guide (page 16)
m Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot.
n Needle clamp screw
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing
machine model.
a Reverse/reinforcement stitch button
Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch button to sew
reverse stitches. Reverse stitches are sewn by keeping the
button pressed down to sew in the opposite direction. For
details, refer to “Sewing reinforcement stitches” (page 26).
■ Buttons provided on some models
b Start/stop button
Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The
machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of sewing
while the button is depressed. When sewing is stopped,
the needle is lowered in the fabric. For details, refer to
“Starting to sew” (page 25).
c Needle position button
Press this button to raise or lower the needle.
d Sewing speed controller
Slide this controller to adjust the sewing speed.
The operation panel allows you to select a stitch and
specify how the stitch will be sewn. The operation
panel differs depending on the sewing machine model.
a LCD (liquid crystal display)
The number of the selected stitch (
1), the presser foot
type to be used (
2), the stitch length (mm) (3), and the
stitch width (mm) (
4) are displayed here.
b Stitch selection keys (page 24)
Select the number for the stitch that you wish to use.
c Stitch length adjustment key
Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch length; press the “+”
side to increase the stitch length.
d Stitch width adjustment key
Press the “–” side to reduce the stitch width; press the “+”
side to increase the stitch width.
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Keys and indicators provided on some models
Needle and presser foot section
Operation buttons
Operation panel
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