LOWER THREADING
b
Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right.
a Bobbin cover
b Latch
→ The bobbin cover opens.
c
Remove the bobbin cover.
d
Insert the bobbin with your right hand so
that the end of the thread is on the left, and
then, after pulling the thread firmly around
the tab with your left hand as shown, lightly
pull the thread to guide it through the slit.
a Tab
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Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly.
CAUTION
• Be sure to install the bobbin so that the thread
unwinds in the correct direction, otherwise
the thread may break or the thread tension will
be incorrect.
Memo
• The order that the bobbin thread should be
passed through the bobbin case is
indicated by marks around the bobbin case.
Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.
B-44
e
While lightly holding down bobbin with
your right hand as shown, guide the thread
through the slit (a and b).
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At this time, check that the bobbin easily rotates
counterclockwise.
Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it
with the cutter (c).
a Slit
b Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)
→ The cutter cuts the thread.
Make sure that the thread is correctly
passed through the flat spring of the bobbin
case. If it is not inserted correctly, reinstall
the thread.
1
a Flat spring
CAUTION
• Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your
finger and unwind the bobbin thread
correctly. Otherwise, the thread may break or
the thread tension will be incorrect.