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KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
10
(For models equipped with the sewing speed
controller)
Slide the sewing speed controller back to its
original position.
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.
Lower threading
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
• For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 15.
CAUTION
• Winding the bobbin improperly may cause the
thread tension to loosen, breaking the needle
and resulting in injury.
1
1 Wound evenly
• 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.
1
Raise the needle to its highest position
by turning the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) or press
position button) (for models equipped with
the needle position button), and raise the
presser foot lever.
2
Turn off the sewing machine.
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2
2 Wound poorly
(needle
3
Slide the button and open the cover.
1
4
Put 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.
5
Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin
down with your finger, and then pass the
thread through the slit, as shown.
• If the thread is not correctly inserted, it may
cause incorrect thread tension (page 26).
6
Replace the bobbin cover.
• Replace the cover so that the end of the
thread comes out from the left side of the
cover (as shown by the line in the diagram).
2
1 Cover
2 Slide button
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