CAUTION/PRECAUCIÓN

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.

Asegúrese de apagar la máquina cuando vaya a enhebrar. Si pisa el pedal sin querer y la máquina empieza a coser, podría resultar lesionado.

1Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and raise the presser foot lever.

Suba la aguja a la posición más alta girando la rueda hacia la izquierda y suba la palanca del pie prensatela.

2Slide the button and open the cover. Mueva el deslizador y abra la tapa.

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1Cover / Tapa

2Slide button / Deslizador

3Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in the direction shown by the arrow.

Coloque la bobina de modo que el hilo salga en la dirección que indica la flecha.

Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine.

Utilice solamente bobinas diseñadas para esta máquina.

CAUTION/PRECAUCIÓN

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.

Asegúrese de colocar la bobina de modo que el hilo se desenrolle en la dirección correcta. En caso contrario, la tensión del hilo podría ser incorrecta o se podría romper la aguja.

Make sure that the thread is correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re- insert the thread.

Asegúrese de que el hilo se ha introducido correctamente en el resorte de ajuste de tensión de la caja de la bobina. Si no se ha introducido, vuelva a intentarlo.

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1Tension-adjusting spring / Resorte de ajuste de tensión

4Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin down with your finger, pass the thread through the slit, and then pull out a short length of thread, as shown.

Sostenga el extremo del hilo, empuje la bobina hacia abajo con el dedo, pase el hilo por la ranura y, a continuación, extraiga un poco de hilo, como se indica.

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Brother Sewing Machine operation manual Cover / Tapa Slide button / Deslizador

Sewing Machine specifications

Brother Sewing Machines have long been a favored choice among both novice and experienced sewers due to their reliability, versatility, and user-friendly features. Known for their innovative technology and robust construction, Brother machines cater to various sewing needs, from basic mending to complex quilting and embroidery.

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