Needle And Presser Foot Section; Right-Side/Rear View - Brother SE1800 Operation Manual

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Needle and presser foot section

a Buttonhole lever
The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step
buttonhole foot to create buttonholes.
b Thread guide disk
Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when
using the needle threader to thread the needle.
c Needle bar thread guide
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread
guide.
d Needle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew
straight seams.
e Needle plate cover
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case
and race.
f Bobbin cover
Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin.
g Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
h Presser foot
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the
fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate
presser foot for the selected stitch.
i Presser foot holder
The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder.
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Right-side/rear view

a Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.
b Handwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the
needle. The handwheel should be turned towards you
(counterclockwise).
c Embroidery card slot
Insert the embroidery card.
d USB port (for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory))
In order to import patterns from a USB flash drive (USB
flash memory), plug the USB media directly into the
USB port.
e Air vent
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to
circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing
machine is being used.
f Main power switch
Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine
ON and OFF.
g Foot controller jack
Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable
into the foot controller jack.
h Power supply jack
Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply
jack.
i Feed dog position switch
Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.
j Presser foot pressure dial
Use the presser foot pressure dial to adjust the amount
of pressure that the presser foot applies.
k Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower
the presser foot.
Memo
Refer to pages 13 through 16 while you are
learning to use your machine.