Names Of Machine Parts And Their Functions; The Main Parts - Brother 885-E51 Operation Manual

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS

The illustrations in this operation manual may differ from the actual machine.

The main parts

a Bobbin winder (page 17)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the
lower thread.
b Upper tension-control dial (page 43)
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pre-tension disc
(page 19)
Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the
pre-tension disc when winding the bobbin thread.
d Thread take-up lever (page 27)
e Thread cutter (page 42)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
(page 7 and 46)
g Operation buttons (page 9)
The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing
machine model.
h Operation panel (page 10)
This is used to select the stitch and specify the various
settings. Design and position of the operation panel
differs depending on the sewing machine model.
i Spool pin (page 11, 17 and 25)
This holds the spool of thread.
j Handwheel
This is used to manually raise and lower the needle.
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k Air vent
This vent allows the air surrounding the motor to
circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing
machine is being used.
l Main power and sewing light switch (page 14)
You can turn the main power and sewing light switch
on and off.
m Jack/socket connector (page 14)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/
socket connector.
n Foot controller (page 14)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to
start and stop sewing.
o Foot controller jack/socket (page 14)
Plug in the foot controller plug.
p Feed dog position lever (page 57 and 67)
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.
q Presser foot lever (page 25)
This is used to raise and lower the presser foot.
r Thread guide (page 18 and 27)
This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin
and then threading the machine.
s Thread guide cover (page 18 and 27)
Pass the thread under this thread guide when winding
the bobbin thread and threading the machine.
t Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when
transporting the machine.