KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE—————

6Replace the bobbin cover. Put the projection into the race retainer groove and push closed.

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1Groove

2 Projection

•Make sure that the end of the thread comes out from the cover toward the rear of the machine (as shown in the illustration).

•Draw up the lower thread before starting sewing. Refer to “Drawing up the lower thread” on page 19 after threading the upper thread.

Lower threading (for models equipped with a quick-set bobbin)

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

This feature is only available on certain models.

1Follow steps 1 to 4 from “Lower threading” on page 14.

2While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right hand as shown, guide the thread through the slit (1 and 2). Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with the cutter (3).

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

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1

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1Slit

2Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)

Note

●If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension.

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1Tension-adjusting spring

3Replace the bobbin cover. Put the projection into the race retainer groove and push closed.

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1Groove

2 Projection

•Start sewing after threading the lower and upper thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over. Refer to the steps in “Drawing up the lower thread” (page 19).

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