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Note

￿If the thread is not correctly inserted through the tension-adjusting spring of the bobbin case, it may cause incorrect thread tension (page 62).

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a Tension-adjusting spring

i Reattach the bobbin cover.

Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.

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aTab

bLower-left corner

￿The bobbin threading is finished. You can begin sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread.

Next, thread the upper thread. Continue with the procedure in "Upper Threading" (page 31).

Memo

￿When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, pull up the bobbin thread by following the procedure in "When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary".

■When pulling up the bobbin thread may be necessary

When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.

aThread the upper thread.

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• Refer to "Upper Threading" (page 31).

bInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case.

•Refer to steps c through f of "Installing the bobbin" (page 28).

cPass the bobbin thread through the slot.

Note

￿Do not cut the thread with the cutter.

￿Remove the bobbin cover.

dWhile lightly holding the upper thread with

your left hand, press (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

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aNeedle position button

￿The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread and can be pulled up.

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