Brother International Innov-ís 1000 Users Manual - English - Page 12

Needle and presser foot section Right-side/rear view a Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. 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 for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case and race. f Bobbin cover/bobbin case Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin into the bobbin case. 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 the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for the selected stitching. i Presser foot holder The presser foot is installed 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 (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch. c Embroidery card slot Insert the embroidery card. d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing machine is being used. e Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on and off. f Foot controller jack Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable into the foot controller jack. g Power supply jack Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power supply jack. h Feed dog position switch Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs. i Presser foot pressure dial Use the presser foot pressure dial to adjust the amount of pressure that the presser foot applies. Memo z Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you are learning to use your machine. 11