KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

Lower threading

Install the bobbin wound with thread.

• For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 21.

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: XA5539-151).

Actual size

11.5 mm (7/16 inch)

This model

Other models

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.

Memo

●The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is indicated by marks on the needle plate cover. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

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.

bTurn off the sewing machine.

cSlide the button and open the cover. 1 2

aCover

bSlide button

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

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.

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