Brother FS-20 - Manual (Page 10)

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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 14)
This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the
lower thread.
b Upper tension-control dial (page 41)
This controls the tension of the upper thread.
c Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc
(page 14)
Pass the thread under this thread guide and around the
pretension disc when winding the bobbin thread.
d Thread take-up lever (page 24)
e Thread cutter (page 40)
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
f Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment
(pages 7 and 44)
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 (pages 10, 14 and 22)
This holds the spool of thread.
j Handwheel
This is used to manually raise and lower the needle.
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 12)
You can turn the main power and sewing light switch
on and off.
m Jack/socket connector (page 12)
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/
socket connector.
n Foot controller (page 13)
You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to
start and stop sewing.
o Foot controller jack/socket (page 13)
Plug in the foot controller plug.
p Feed dog position lever (page 55 and 65)
Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.
q Presser foot lever (page 22)
This is used to raise and lower the presser foot.
r Thread guide (pages 15 and 24)
This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin
and then threading the machine.
s Thread guide cover (pages 16 and 22)
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.