CARE AND MAINTENANCE

gUse the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the race and bobbin thread sensor and the surrounding area.

aCleaning brush

bRace

cBobbin thread sensor

Note

Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.

If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread sensor, the sensor may not operate correctly.

hInsert the bobbin case so that the S mark on the bobbin case aligns with the mark on the machine.

a

b

a b

*Align the S and marks.

aS mark

b● mark

cBobbin case

*Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case.

CAUTION

Never use a bobbin case that is scratched; otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE5342-101 (green marking on the screw), XC8167-551 (no color on the screw), XE8298-001 (gray, for bobbin work)), contact your dealer or nearest authorized dealer.

Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break.

iInsert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.

Note

If the needle plate has been removed it is especially important to reinstall the needle plate and tighten the screws prior to installing the bobbin case.

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