Brother International SB8000 Operation Manual - Page 16
Needle and presser foot Right-side/rear view
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Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever The buttonhole lever is used with the one-step buttonhole foot to create buttonholes. b Thread guide disk Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when using the needle threader to thread the needle. c Needle bar thread guide Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread guide. d Needle plate The needle plate is marked with guides to help sew straight seams. e Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race. f Bobbin cover Open the bobbin cover to set the bobbin. g Feed dogs The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction. h Presser foot The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the fabric as sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitch. i Presser foot holder The presser foot is attached onto the presser foot holder. a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. b Handwheel Turn the handwheel toward you to raise and lower the needle. The handwheel should be turned towards you (counterclockwise). c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card. d USB port (for a USB flash drive (USB flash memory)) In order to import patterns from a USB flash drive (USB flash memory), plug the USB media directly into the USB port. e Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used. f Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF. g Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. h Power supply jack Insert the plug on the power cord into the power supply jack. i Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs. j Presser foot pressure dial Use the presser foot pressure dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies. k Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. Memo z Refer to pages 13 through 16 while you are learning to use your machine. 14