Chapter 1 Getting Ready; Names Of Machine Parts And Their Functions; Machine - Brother 888-G90 Operation Manual

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions

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Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions
The names of the various parts of the machine and their functions are described below. Before using the machine,
carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine and their locations.

Machine

■ Front view
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1 Top cover
Open the top cover to place the spool of thread on the spool
pin.
2 Thread guide plate
Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading
the upper thread.
3 Bobbin winding thread guide and pretension disk
Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the
pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread.
4 Spool cap
Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place.
5 Spool pin
Place a spool of thread on the spool pin.
6 Bobbin winder
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.
7 LCD (liquid crystal display)
Settings for the selected pattern and error messages appear in
the LCD. (page B-9)
8 Operation panel
From the operation panel, embroidery patterns can be selected
and edited, and operations for using the machine can be
selected (page B-4).
9 Operation buttons
Use these buttons to operate the machine. (page B-4)
0 Embroidery unit
Attach embroidery unit to embroider. (page B-26)
A Thread cutter
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
B Needle threader lever
Use the needle threader lever to thread the needle.
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■ Right-side/rear view
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1 Handwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and
lower the needle.
2 Handle
Carry the machine by its handle when transporting.
3 Presser foot lever
Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the
presser foot.
4 Main power switch
Use the main power switch to turn the machine on and off.
5 Power supply jack
Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply jack.
6 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.
7 USB port (for a USB flash drive)
In order to import patterns from a USB flash drive, insert the
USB flash drive directly into the USB port.
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