Bobbin Winding

Removing bobbin case

Remove the extension table from the machine by pulling it to the left. Open the shuttle cover O_'bypulling down the embossed part on the left of the cover.

Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the handwheel toward you.

_1_ Shuttle cover _2_ Bobbin case

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To remove the bobbin case _2_from the shuttle, pull open the latch of the bobbin case. Pull the bobbin case straight out of the shuttle.

Bobbin winding

[] Release the clutch by pulling out the handwheel. This will stop the needle from moving while you wind the bobbin.

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[] Draw thread from the spool.

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[] Guide the thread around the thread guide.

[] Thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

[] Put the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle.

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Kenmore 385.1 521 2, 15218, 15616, 15718 owner manual Bobbin Winding, Removing bobbin case, Bobbin winding

385.1 521 2, 15616, 15718, 15218 specifications

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