Bernina 475 QE, User Manual

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Sewing preparation
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Winding the bobbin thread
The bobbin thread can be wound while sewing when the retractable spool pin is used for winding.
Prerequisite:
• The foam pad, the thread spool and the appropriate spool disc are fitted.
> Place the empty bobbin on the winding unit so that the silvery sensor surface is facing downwards.
> Guide the thread to the left into the rear thread guide (1).
> Guide the thread around the bobbin winder pretension clockwise (2).
> Wind the thread clockwise 2 – 3 times around the empty bobbin (3).
> Pull the thread over the thread cutter at the engaging lever (4) and cut.
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> Push the engaging lever (5) towards the bobbin.
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– The machine winds.
> To stop the winding process, the engaging lever must be pushed to the right.
> Push the engaging lever towards the bobbin again to continue the winding process.
– As soon as the bobbin is full, the machine stops the winding process automatically.
> Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the thread cutter at the engaging lever.
Threading the bobbin thread
Prerequisite:
• The needle is raised.
• The machine is switched off and the bobbin cover is opened.