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ePull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat.

aSlit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)

X The thread is cut to a suitable length.

CAUTION

Be sure to cut the thread as described. If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.

fSlide the sewing speed controller to the right (to set the speed to fast) (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller).

aSewing speed controller

gTurn on the sewing machine.

hPress the foot controller or press (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start.

Note

If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine.

When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button).

iWhen the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press (start/stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button).

jCut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the shaft.

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kSlide the sewing speed controller back to its original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller).

CAUTION

Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.

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aWound evenly

bWound poorly

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.

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