About Your Machine; Main Parts Of The Machine Front - Singer 5560 Instruction Manual

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ABOUT YOUR MACHINE

Main Parts of the Machine Front

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1. REVERSE SEWING BUTTON reverses stitching direction, for example, when securing the
beginning and ending of a seam. (See Page 20)
2. THREAD TAKE-UP LEVER controls the flow of the upper thread while sewing. (See Page 13)
3. THREAD TENSION DIAL allows you to select just the right tension for your stitch, thread and
fabric. (See Page 17)
4. THREAD CUTTER is conveniently located for trimming thread ends at the end of sewing.
5. PRESSER FOOT holds fabric against feed teeth, drawing fabric under the foot for you as you sew.
(See Page 26)
6. NEEDLE PLATE has guidelines to help you keep seams straight. (See Page 8)
7. REMOVABLE STORAGE COMPARTMENT provides flat surface for sewing, storage for
accessories, and provides access to the free arm. (See Page 9)
8. HANDLE is used for lifting and transporting the machine.
9. BOBBIN WINDING STOPPER determines when bobbin is full and disengages automatically. (See
Page 11)
10. LCD SCREEN visually displays the stitch number, the stitch length and the stitch width. (See Page
18)
11. FUNCTION BUTTONS control the stitch selection, the stitch width and the stitch length. (See
Page 18)
12. BOBBIN holds the thread that forms the stitching that appears on the bottom side of the fabric.
(See Page 11)
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