Janome Horizon MC8900 QCP Special Edition, Instruction Book

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Setting the spool of thread
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the
spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it firmly against
the spool of thread.
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Large spool holder
NOTE:
Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small
spools of thread.
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Small spool holder
Spool Holder (special)
Use the spool holder (special) when using a long spool of
thread as shown.
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r 70 - 75mm (2-3/4 - 3inch)
Attach the spool holder (special) by inserting it into the
hole of the spool of thread. Make sure there is no gap
between the spool holder and the spool of thread.
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Spool holder (special)
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No gap
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Winding the Bobbin
Removing the Bobbin
Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and
remove the hook cover plate.
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Hook cover release button
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Hook cover plate
Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
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Bobbin
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NOTE:
Use the J plastic bobbins for horizontal hook
(marked
with “J”
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). Using other bobbins, such as pre-wound
paper bobbins, may cause stitching problems and/ or
damage to the bobbin holder.
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Extra spool pin
Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin
without unthreading the machine while working on a
sewing project.
Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter and
then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin.
Place the felt on the spool pin and place a spool of thread
on it as shown.
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Extra spool pin
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Spool supporter
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Hole for extra spool pin
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Felt
NOTE:
The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle
sewing.