Date:03/11/2010 ID:faqh000438_003




Title:
How do I wind the bobbin?

Description:

Winding the bobbin

1  Bobbin-winding thread guide     2  Bobbin winder shaft     3  Bobbin

 

Caution

  • Only use bobbins (part code: SA156, SFB) 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).

bobbin

     1  This model     2  Other models

  1. As shown, press down on the spool pin lever with your finger.
    The spool pin swings up.

         Press down on the spool pin lever

     

    Caution

    Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.

     

  2. Remove the spool cap.

         Remove the spool cap.     1  Spool pin     2  Spool cap

     

    Caution

    Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin.
    The thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin.

     

  3. Fully insert the spool of thread for the bobbin onto the spool pin.
    Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom.

         Insert th spool onto the spool pin.

     

  4. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
    With the slightly rounded side of the spool cap positioned toward the left, slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to the right so that the spool is moved to the right end of the spool pin.

         Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.

     

    Caution

    • If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the machine may be damaged.
    • Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used.
      If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the machine may be damaged.

    Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool.

     

    Note

    When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.

    Use the small spool cap

    1  Spool cap (small)      2  Spool (cross-wound thread)      3  Space

     

  5. While holding the spool with your right hand, and then pass the thread under the thread guide.

         Pass the thread under the thread guide.     1  Thread guide

     

  6. Pass the thread under the thread guide cover from the back to the front.
    Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand.

         Pass the thread under the thread guide cover.     1  Thread guide cover

     

  7. Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible.

         Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk.   1  Bobbin-winding thread guide

    Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk.

    Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the pretension disk.

    2  Hook     3  Pretension disk     4  Pull it in as far as possible.

     

    Note

    Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may not be wound cleanly.

     

    To wind the bobbin

     

  8. Put the bobbin onto the bobbin winder shaft and slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.
    Turn the bobbin clockwise, by hand, until the spring on the shaft slides into the notch in the bobbin.
     
    Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of thread from the hole on the bobbin.

         Make sure to pull out 7 to 10 cm (2-3/4 to 3-15/16 inches) of thread from the hole on the bobbin.

              1  Spring on the shaft     2  Notch     3  7-10 cm (2-3/4 – 3-15/16 inches)

     

    Caution

    Pull the thread taut and hold the end of the thread straight up. If the thread is too short, not pulled taut or held at an angle, injuries may occur when the thread is wound around the bobbin.

     

  9. Turn on the sewing machine.

              Turn on the sewing machine.

     

  10. While holding the end of the thread, gently press the foot controller or press  start/stop button  (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.

              Wind the thread around the bobbin a few times.

     

    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).

     

  11. Trim the excess thread above the bobbin.

              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.

     

  12. Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to set the speed to fast). (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.)

         Slide the sewing speed controller to the right.

              1  Sewing speed controller (For models equipped with the sewing speed controller.)

     

  13. Press the foot controller or press start/stop button (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button) to start.

         Press the foot controller or press start/stop button.

     

  14. When the bobbin seems full and begins spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press start/stop button (start/ stop button) (for models equipped with the start/stop button).

         Take your foot off the foot controller or press start/stop button.

     

  15. Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin.
     
     

         Cut the thread, and remove the bobbin.

     

  16. Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position (for models equipped with the sewing speed controller).

     

    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.

     

    Caution

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

    Wound evenly/ Wound poorly

    1  Wound evenly     2  Wound poorly

 
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