Brother International Quattro 2 6700D Users Manual - English - Page 15

NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS NAMES OF MACHINE PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS The names of the various parts of the sewing machine and their functions are described below. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts. Machine ■ Front View ■ Right-side/Rear View a Top cover Open the top cover to thread the machine and wind the bobbin. b Pre-tension disk Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk when winding the bobbin thread. (page 48) c Thread guide for bobbin winding Pass the thread through this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. (page 48) d Spool pin Place a spool of thread on the spool pin. (page 57) e Spool cap Use the spool cap to hold the spool of thread in place. (page 57) f Supplemental spool pin Use this spool pin to wind the bobbin thread, or to sew with the twin needle. (page 48, 60) g Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. (page 48) h LCD (liquid crystal display) Settings for the selected stitch and error messages appear in the LCD. (page 28) i Knee lifter Use the knee lifter to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 83) j Knee lifter slot Insert the knee lifter into the slot. (page 83) k Operation buttons (6 buttons) and sewing speed controller Use these buttons and the slide to operate the sewing machine. (page 15) l 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) m Thread cutter Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them. (page 59) n Thread guide plate Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when threading upper thread. (page 57) a Handle Carry the sewing machine by its handle when transporting the machine. b Presser foot lever Raise and lower the presser foot lever to raise and lower the presser foot. (page 65) c Main power switch Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine ON and OFF. (page 26) d Foot controller with retractable cord Depress the foot controller to control the speed of the machine. (page 73) e Power cord receptacle Insert the power cord into the machine receptacle. (page 26) f 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. g Foot controller jack Insert the foot controller plug into its jack on the machine. (page 73) h Speaker i USB port for computer In order to import/export patterns between a computer and the machine, plug the USB cable into the USB port. (page 32, 179, 253) j USB port for mouse (page 32) k Primary (top) USB port for media In order to send patterns from/to USB media, plug the USB media directly into the USB port. (page 178, 252) l Touch pen holder Use the touch pen holder to hold the touch pen when not in use. m Handwheel Rotate the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to raise and lower the needle. The wheel should be turned toward the front of the machine. 13