Brother International Innov-is NQ550PRW Operation Manual - Page 10

Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions 1 Chapter GETTING READY 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 parts and their locations. Machine ■ Front view The appearance of the machine differs depending on the model. a b c de f m g l h k j i b c de a m l k f g h 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 stitch and error messages appear in the LCD. (page B-11) 8 Operation panel From the operation panel, stitch settings can be selected and edited, and operations for using the machine can be selected. (page B-5) 9 Operation buttons and sewing speed controller Use these buttons and the slide to operate the machine. (page B-4) 0 Flat bed attachment Insert the presser foot accessory tray into the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. 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. C Thread tension dial Use the dial to adjust the upper thread tension. (page B-39) j i B-2