Knowing your sewing machine, The main parts – Brother LS-590 User Manual

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE / ————————————————————————————————————————

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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

THE MAIN PARTS

1 Bobbin winder (page 26)

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

2 Spool pin (page 27, 32)

This holds the spool of thread.

3 Thread guide (page 27, 32)

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

4 Thread take-up lever (page 33)

5 Hole for extra spool pin (page 37)

This holds a second spool of thread for sewing with the
twin needle.

6 Stitch width dial (page 25)

This controls the stitch width.

7 Upper tension-control dial (page 38)

This controls the tension of the upper thread.

8 Thread cutter (page 43)

Pass the threads through the thread cutter to cut them.

9 Needle threader (page 34)

(This is only available on certain models.)

0 Quick-set bobbin (page 30)

(This is only available on certain models.)

A Flat bed attachment with accessory compartment

(page 19)

B Presser foot (page 18)

C Reverse sewing lever (page 25)

You can push this to stitch in the reverse direction.

D Pattern selection dial (page 20)

You can turn this in either direction to choose the stitch
you want.

E Stitch length dial (page 24)

This controls the stitch length.

F Buttonhole fine-adjustment screw (page 54)

G Handwheel

Used to manually raise and lower the needle.

H Main power and sewing light switch (page 15)

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

I Foot controller jack / socket (page 15)

Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the
machine to the power supply.

J Presser foot lever (page 32)

Used to raise and lower the presser foot.

K Buttonhole lever (1-Step automatic buttonhole) (page 52)

Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes.

L Foot controller (page 15)

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

Parts Code for Zigzag Presser Foot: XC4901-051

Foot Controller: Model KD-1902
Parts Code: XC7359-022 (110/120V Area)

XC7438-222 (220/240V Area)
XC7456-222 (U.K.)
XC7455-022 (Australia, New Zealand)

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