KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Memo
●When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
●The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.
Lower threading
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
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CAUTION
●Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle and resulting in injury.
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aWound evenly
bWound poorly
●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 enclosed bobbin or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB:
Actual size
11.5mm (7/16 inch)
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CAUTION
●Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured.
aRaise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or
press 
(needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button), and raise the presser foot lever.
bSlide the button and open the cover. 1 2
aCover
bSlide button
cPut the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the direction shown by the arrow.
•Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine.
CAUTION
●Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.
dHold the end of the thread, push the bobbin down with your finger, and then pass the thread through the slit, as shown.
•Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the
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a
eReplace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on
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