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bTurn off the sewing machine (set it to “”).

Installing the bobbin

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

CAUTION

● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound, otherwise the needle may break or the thread

tension will be incorrect.cSlide the latch on the right side of the bobbin cover to the right, and then remove the bobbin cover.

a b

● The bobbin was designed specifically for this

 

sewing machine. If bobbins from other

a Bobbin cover

models are used, the machine will not operate

b Latch

correctly. Use only the included bobbin or

 

bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,

Insert the bobbin with your right hand so that

SFB(XA5539-151)).

dthe end of the thread is on the left, and then,

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

after pulling the thread firmly around the tab

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

c

with your left hand as shown, lightly pull the

thread to guide it through the slit.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

a b

aThis model

b Other model

c 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) (actual size)

● Before installing the bobbin or replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

aPress (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle, and then raise the presser foot lever.

 

a Tab

 

CAUTION

a Needle position button

● Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your

finger and install the bobbin so that the thread

 

unwinds in the correct direction, otherwise

 

the needle may break or the thread tension

 

will be incorrect.

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