LOWER THREADING

bSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

aBobbin cover

bLatch

The bobbin cover opens.

cRemove the bobbin cover.

dInsert the bobbin with your right hand so that the end of the thread is on the left, and then, after pulling the thread firmly around the tab with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the thread to guide it through the slit.

aTab

*Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.

CAUTION

Be sure to install the bobbin so that the thread unwinds in the correct direction, otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

Memo

The order that the bobbin thread should be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks around the bobbin case. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

eWhile lightly holding down bobbin with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (a and b).

* At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates counterclockwise.

Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter (c).

aSlit

bCutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)

→ The cutter cuts the thread.

Make sure that the thread is correctly passed through the flat spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted correctly, reinstall the thread.

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aFlat spring

CAUTION

Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly. Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

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