Brother HE-240 Owner's Manual
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GETTING READ
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SEWING BASICS
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APPENDIX
INDEX
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.
sewing machine, carefully read these descriptions to learn the names of the machine parts.
Front view
1 Thread guide plate / 2 Thread guide cover
Pass the thread around the thread guide plate when
threading the upper thread.
threading the upper thread.
3 Spool pin
Place the spool on the spool pin.
4 Thread guide for bobbin winding
Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding
the bobbin thread.
the bobbin thread.
5 Upper cover
Open the upper cover to place the spool of thread on
the spool pin.
the spool pin.
6 Bobbin winder
Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin.
7 Operation panel
Select a stitch from those that appear in the operation
panel. (page Cover E)
panel. (page Cover E)
8 Sewing speed controller
Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the sewing
speed.
speed.
9 Operation buttons
Use the operation buttons to start the sewing machine
and raise and lower the needle. (page Cover D)
and raise and lower the needle. (page Cover D)
0 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.
compartment of the flat bed attachment. When sewing
cylindrical pieces, remove the flat bed attachment.
A Thread cutter
Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.
B Needle threader lever
Use the needle threader to thread the needle.
C Thread tension dial
Use the thread tension dial to adjust the tension of the
upper thread.
upper thread.
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