Chapter 1 Getting Ready; Names Of Machine Parts - Baby Lock Vesta BLMVE Instruction And Reference Manual

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Chapter
Note
• Be sure to install the latest software.
Refer to "Updating Your Machine's Software" on
page 120.

Names of Machine Parts

■ Main parts
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1 Top cover
(page 23)
2 Thread guide plate (page 24)
3 Thread guide cover
4 Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk
(page 24)
5 Spool cap (page 23)
6 Spool pin (page 23)
7 Bobbin winder (page 23)
8 LCD (liquid crystal display) (page 16)
GETTING READY
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9 Operation panel (page 11)
0 Knee lifter mounting slot (page 47)
A Knee lifter (page 47)
B Operation buttons and sewing speed controller
(page 11)
C Flat bed attachment (page 12, 44)
D Thread cutter (page 28)
E Needle threader lever (page 29)
F Handwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and
lower the needle to sew one stitch.
G Handle
Carry the machine by its handle when transporting.
H Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the
presser foot.
I Feed dog position switch (page 69
Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.
J Main power switch (page 15)
K Power supply jack (page 15)
L Foot controller (page 36)
M Air vent
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate.
Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used.
N Foot controller jack (page 36)
O USB port (for a USB flash drive) (page 81, 105)
■ Needle and presser foot section
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1 Needle bar thread guide (page 28)
2 Needle plate (page 45)
3 Needle plate cover (page 26)
4 Bobbin cover/bobbin case (page 26, 107)
5 Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
6 Presser foot
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as
the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for
the selected stitch.
7 Presser foot holder (page 33)
8 Presser foot holder screw (page 33)
9 Buttonhole lever (page 61)
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