How do I wind the bobbin? : Brother

Date:08/06/2009 ID:faqh000438_001

Title:
How do I wind the bobbin?

Description:

Wind the Bobbin

Pre-tension disk Bobbin winder shaft Bobbin

Caution

Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151) that have been designed for this sewing machine. Using other bobbins may cause damage to the machine.
We designed the bobbin that comes with this machine. If you use bobbins from other models, the machine will not work properly. Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156, SFB: XA5539-151).

Use the bobbin that comes with this machine or bobbins of the same type

This model Other models

1.	Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin.
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2.	Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk.
	Make sure that the thread passes under the pre- tension disk.

	Pre-tension disk Pulling it in as far as possible
	Caution If the spool of thread is not in the right place, the thread may tangle on the spool pin.
3.	Pass the end of the thread through the hole on the bobbin from the inside of the bobbin.
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4.	Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.
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5.	Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the groove of the bobbin.

	Spring on the shaft Groove of the bobbin
6.	Turn on the sewing machine.
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7.	While holding the end of the thread, gently press the foot controller or press start/ stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to wind the thread around the bobbin a few times. Then stop the machine.

	Note If the sewing machine is to be operated using the foot controller, connect the foot controller before turning on the machine. When the foot controller is plugged in, the start/stop button cannot be used to start sewing (only for models equipped with the start/stop button).
8.	Trim the excess thread above the bobbin.

	Caution Make sure you follow the instructions carefully. If you do not cut the thread completely, and the bobbin is wound, when the thread runs low it may tangle around the bobbin and cause the needle to break.
9.	Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.)

	Sewing speed controller
10.	Press the foot controller or press start/stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start.
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11.	When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press start/stop button (for models equipped with the start/stop button).
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12.	Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin.
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13.	Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller).
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Caution

Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.

Wind the bobbin properly

Wound evenly Wound poorly

Note

When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the thread around the bobbin, the machine will make a clicking sound; this is not a malfunction.
The needle bar does not move when you slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.