Brother XR53 User Manual

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a Bobbin winder (page 11)

This winds the thread onto the bobbin for use as the 
lower thread.

b Spool pin (pages 11 and 16)

This holds the spool of thread.

c Hole for extra spool pin (page 23)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with two 
needles. Not for lubrication.

d Upper tension-control dial (page 29)

This controls the tension of the upper thread. 

e Thread guide (pages 11 and 16)

This is used when winding the thread onto the bobbin 
and then threading the machine.

f Thread take-up lever (page 17)
g Thread cutter (page 29)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

h Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment 

i Operation buttons (page 6)

The operation buttons differ depending on the sewing 
machine model.

j Operation panel (page 7)

This is used to select the stitch and specify the various 
settings.

k Handwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

l Main power and sewing light switch (page 9)

You can turn the main power and sewing light switch 
on and off.

m Jack/socket connector (page 9)

Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the jack/
socket connector.

n Foot controller jack/socket (page 10)

Plug in the foot controller plug.

o Feed dog position lever (pages 42 and 49)

Use the feed dog position lever to lower the feed dogs.

p Presser foot lever (page 16)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

q Foot controller (page 10)

You can use this to control the sewing speed, and to 
start and stop sewing.

r Handle

Carry the sewing machine by its handle when 
transporting the machine.