Installing the bobbin

GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

qRemove the bobbin from the shaft.

Memo

zWhen the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

CAUTION

●Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.

●The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB(XA5539-151)).

Actual size

11.5 mm (7/16 inch)


			This model		Other model

Memo

zThe 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.

aPress (“Needle Position” button) once or twice to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever.

bTurn off the sewing machine.

cSlide the bobbin cover latch to the right.

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aBobbin cover

bLatch

XThe bobbin cover opens.

dRemove the bobbin cover.

eHold the bobbin with your right hand and hold the end of the thread with your left.

• Be careful not to drop the bobbin.

fInsert 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

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.

885-U22, 285C specifications

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Brother 885-U22, 285C operation manual Installing the bobbin, Remove the bobbin from the shaft

Models: 885-U22 285C

qRemove the bobbin from the shaft.

Memo