Mounting the Bobbin Winder

Note: Unless indicated otherwise, all parts referred to in this set of instructions are listed in the Bobbin Winder & Thread Stand Unit Parts List found on page 28. During assembly, it will be helpful to refer to that list and the diagram that follows it on page 29.

20.Remove the Belt Cover (part 4, on page 27). Swing the sewing machine so the base is in the operating position, resting on the table. Set the Bobbin Winder to the ‘ON’ Position-see ON Position, below.

21.Make sure the Bobbin Winder is in the ‘ON’ position. Position the Base (Bobbin Winder Base Assembly) (1) so that the Thread Winder Assembly (3) lines up with and just touches the belt. Mark pilot hole locations on the table at the far end of each of the two channels in the Base as indicated in Figure A.

22.Set the Base (1) aside and swing the sewing machine out of the way. Carefully drill straight pilot holes for each of the two locations marked above. Place the base in location and secure using two Wood Screws (26) and Washers (27).

Leave the Screws just loose enough to allow the Base to slide.

Figure A

Mark

Pilot

Holes

Here.

Figure B

23.Swing the Sewing Machine back into it’s operating position. Put the Bobbin Winder in

the ‘OFF’ position-see OFF Position, below.. Slide the Bobbin Winder Assembly close to the belt until it just barely doesn’t touch it (1/8” gap or less)-see Figure B, above. Tighten the Wood Screws (26) from step 22, above.

24.Put the Belt Cover back on the Sewing Machine before use.

Operation

Caution: To properly break-in your new sewing machine, and avoid possible damage to the machine, sew at moderate to slow speeds for the first 15 minutes of use.

Bobbin Winder Operation

The Bobbin Winder not only assists in winding thread onto the Bobbin, but it also makes the belt tight, operating the rest of the machine. The Bobbin Winder has two positions, ‘ON’ and ‘OFF’:

OFF Position The Bobbin Winder won’t contact the belt, causing the machine to ‘idle’.

WARNING: While the machine is ‘idling’ the needle or other parts can possibly still move at any time. Shut the machine off completely before working around the needle or other moving parts.

6

6

ON

Position

OFF

Position

SKU 03914

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