Singer 288 Instruction Manual page 4

Principal Parts continued...
18. Spool Holder with horizontal pin holds spools of
various sizes and lets thread unwind smoothly
without the spool turning.
19. Stitch Length Selector and Built-In Four-Step
Buttonhole Dial has two separate functions. The
numbered settings on the stitch length side of the
dial allow for a variety of stitch lengths. The four
settings for the buttonhole sequence are on the
opposite side of the dial.
20. Reverse-Stitch Push Button and Stitch
Balancing Control allows you to stitch backwards,
and to
balance stitching in four-step buttonholes. Pushing
the button reverses stitching direction; rotating the
button balances side stitching of buttonhole.
21. Feed moves fabric as it is being stitched.
22. Transparent Bobbin shows thread supply; is
easily removed for winding.
23. Presser Foot Lifter raises and lowers the presser
foot.
24. Electrical Connections and Speed Controller
are designed for safety and convenience. To run
the machine, press speed controller. The harder
you press, the faster the machine will sew.
25. Hand Wheel Knob engages hand wheel to sewing
mechanism. Loosen knob for bobbin winding.
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