Brother XR-9000 Owner's Manual

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Needle and presser foot section
Buttonhole lever
Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes 
and bar tacks.
Thread guide disk
Pass the thread through the thread guide disk when 
using the needle threader to thread the needle.
Needle bar thread guide
Pass the upper thread through the needle bar thread 
guide.
Needle plate
The needle plate is marked with guides for sewing 
straight seams.
Needle plate cover
Remove the needle plate cover to clean the bobbin case 
and race.
Bobbin cover/bobbin case
Remove the bobbin cover, and then insert the bobbin 
into the bobbin case.
Feed dogs
The feed dogs feed the fabric in the sewing direction.
Presser foot
The presser foot applies pressure consistently on the 
fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate 
presser foot for the selected stitching.
Presser foot holder
The presser foot is installed onto the presser foot holder.
Right-side/rear view
Handle
Carry the sewing machine by its handle when 
transporting the machine.
Handwheel
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to 
raise and lower the needle to sew one stitch.
Embroidery card slot
Insert the embroidery card.
Air vent
The air vent allows the air surrounding the motor to be 
exchanged. Do not cover the air vent while the sewing 
machine is being used.
Main power switch
Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine 
on and off.
Foot controller jack
Insert the plug on the end of the foot controller cable 
into the foot controller jack.
Power supply jack
Insert the plug on the power supply cord into the power 
supply jack.
Feed dog position switch
Use the feed dog position switch to lower the feed dogs.
Presser foot pressure dial
Use the presser foot pressure dial to adjust the amount 
of pressure that the presser foot applies.
Memo
z Refer to pages 10 through 13 while you are 
learning to use your machine.