Brother International Innov-is XP1 Operation manual Sewing - Page 14

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 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. Machine ■ Front View a b cde f g h q i * p j l o nm k a Top cover Open the top cover when threading the machine or winding the bobbin. o Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment Store presser feet and bobbins in the accessory compartment of the flat bed attachment. When sewing cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment. (page 16) p Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. (page 63) q Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread. (page 61) * Camera and projector (built-in) CAUTION • Do not touch the camera or projector. Otherwise, it will not display properly. ■ Right-side/Rear View CAUTION • Do not place any object weighing 1 kg or more on the top cover, otherwise the cover may be damaged. b Pretension disk Pass the thread around the pretension disk when winding the bobbin thread. (page 52) c Thread guide for bobbin winding Pass the thread through this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. (page 52) d Spool pin Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. (page 61) e Spool cap Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place. (page 61) f Supplemental spool pin Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the twin needle. (page 52, 64) g Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. (page 52) h Bobbin winding slider Adjust the amount of thread wound onto the bobbin. (page 54) i LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in the LCD. (page 28) j Speaker k Knee lifter Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 90) l Knee lifter slot Insert the knee lifter into the slot. (page 90) m Operation buttons (7 buttons) and sewing speed controller Use these buttons and the slide to operate the machine. (page 15) n Needle plate lever Slide the lever toward you to remove the needle plate. (page 198) l a k b j c i h g d fe a Connector for the presser foot Connect the dual feed foot or embroidery foot with LED pointer (sold separately). (page 74) b Handle Carry the machine by its handle when transporting the machine. c Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 72) d Air vent The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to circulate. Do not cover the air vent while the machine is being used. e Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the machine ON and OFF. (page 26) f Foot controller Use the foot controller to operate the machine. g Power cord receptacle Insert the power cord into the machine receptacle. (page 26) h Dual purpose stylus holder connector Connect the included dual purpose stylus holder. (page 95) i Foot controller jack Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. (page 78) 12