Names Of Machine Parts And Their Functions; The Main Parts; Needle And Presser Foot Section - Brother 885-E35 Operation Manual

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS
AND THEIR FUNCTIONS
The illustrations in this operation manual may differ
from the actual machine.

The main parts

1 Bobbin winder (page 11)
2 Upper tension-control dial (page 28)
3 Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc
(page 11)
4 Thread take-up lever (page 17)
5 Thread cutter (page 27)
6 Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
(page 5 and 31)
7 Operation buttons (page 7)
8 Operation panel (page 7)
9 Spool pin (page 8, 11 and 16)
< Handwheel
This is used to manually raise and lower the needle.
A Air vent
This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to
circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing
machine is being used.
B Main power and sewing light switch (page 9)
C Jack/socket connector (page 9)
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D Foot controller (page 9)
E Foot controller jack/socket (page 9)
F Feed dog position lever (page 38 and 43)
G Presser foot lever (page 16)
H Thread guide (page 12 and 17)
I Thread guide cover (page 17)
J Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.

Needle and presser foot section

1 Needle threader (for models equipped with the needle
threader) (page 18)
2 Buttonhole lever (page 36 and 45)
3 Presser foot holder
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.
4 Presser foot holder screw
Use the presser foot holder screw to hold the presser
foot holder in place.
5 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.
6 Needle plate cover release
Use when removing the needle plate cover.
7 Needle plate cover
8 Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
9 Quick-set bobbin (for models equipped with the
quickset bobbin)
You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin
thread.
0 Bobbin cover
A Needle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing
straight seams.
B Needle bar thread guide (page 18)
C Presser foot lever
Raises and lowers the presser foot.
D Needle clamp screw