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1
e
While lightly holding down bobbin with your
right hand as shown, guide the thread through
the slit (
1
and
2
).
• At this time, check that the bobbin easily
rotates counterclockwise.
Then, pull the thread toward you to cut it with
the cutter (
3
).
a
Slit
b
Cutter (Cut the thread with the cutter.)
• Make sure that the thread is correctly passed
through the flat spring of the bobbin case. If
it is not inserted correctly, reinstall the
bobbin.
a
Flat spring
Memo
●
The direction for feeding the bobbin thread is
indicated by marks around the needle plate
cover. Be sure to thread the machine as
indicated.
f
Reattach the bobbin cover.
Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the
bobbin cover (A), and then press down on the
right side (B).
Memo
●
You can begin sewing without pulling up
the bobbin thread. If you wish to pull up the
bobbin thread before starting to sew, finish
threading the machine, and then pull up the
thread according to the procedure in
“Pulling up the bobbin thread” (page 51).
CAUTION
●
Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your
finger and install the bobbin so that the thread
unwinds in the correct direction, otherwise
the needle may break or the thread tension
will be incorrect.
a
A
A
B
