THREADING THE MACHINE

Winding the bobbin

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This section describes how to wind the thread onto the bobbin.

• For details on the fast bobbin winding, see page 13.

aPre-tension disk

bBobbin winder shaft

cBobbin

CAUTION

Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine.

We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).

Actual size

11.5mm (7/16 inch)

This model

Other models

 

 

aPull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin.

bPass the thread around the pre-tension disk.

CAUTION

If the spool of thread is not in the right place, the thread may tangle on the spool pin.

cPass the end of the thread through the hole on the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin.

dPut the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin.

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aSpring on the shaft

bGroove of the bobbin

eTurn on the sewing machine.

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Brother CE 500PRW operation manual Threading the Machine, Winding the bobbin, Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk

CE 500PRW specifications

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