7. CORRECT USE
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7-4. Winding the lower thread
CAUTION
Do not touch any of the moving parts or press any objects against the machine while winding the lower thread, as this
may result in personal injury or damage to the machine.
1. Place the bobbin all the way onto the shaft.
2. Thread the thread as shown in the illustration at
right, wind the thread around the bobbin several
times in the direction of the arrow, and then
press the bobbin presser (1).
3. Turn on the power switch.
(The POWER indicator on the operation panel will
illuminate.)
4. Depress the foot switch (2) to move the feed mechanism to the sewing start.
5. Check that the button is not inserted and the needle does not touch the button
clamp, and then while pressing the BOBBIN. WIND switch (3), depress the foot
switch (2) to start the machine. Keep depressing the foot switch (2) until the
lower thread stops being wound onto the bobbin.
Release the BOBBIN. WIND switch (3) after the machine starts operating. If you release the
foot switch before winding is completed, depress it once more while pressing and holding the
BOBBIN. WIND switch (3).
6. The bobbin presser (1) will automatically return to its original position after a set amount of thread (80 - 90% of
the bobbin capacity) has been wound on.
7. Release the foot switch (2).
<<If the thread winds onto the bobbin unevenly>>
If the thread winds onto the bobbin unevenly, loosen
the nut (6) and turn the bobbin winder thread tension
stud (7) to adjust.
* If the thread winds on as shown in A, turn the bobbin
winder thread tension stud (7) clockwise; if it winds on
as shown in B, turn the bobbin winder thread tension
stud (7) counterclockwise.
8. Remove the bobbin,
hook the thread onto
the knife (4), and then
pull the bobbin in the
direction of the arrow
to cut the thread.
9. To wind more thread
onto the bobbin, loosen
the set screw (5) and
pull the bobbin presser
(1) outward.
2530Q
2531Q
2532Q
Case A
Case B
2527Q
2528Q
2529Q
