LOWER THREADING
Getting Ready
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e
Set the bobbin in the bobbin case so that
the thread unwinds to the left.
f
Hold the bobbin lightly with your right
hand, and then guide the thread with your
left hand.
g
Pass the thread through the guide, and then
pull the thread out towards the front.
a Cutter
→ The cutter cuts the thread.
h
Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the
bobbin cover, and then lightly press down
on the right side to close the cover.
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
There may be some sewing applications where
you want to pull up the bobbin thread; for
example, when making gathers, darts, or doing
free motion quilting or embroidery.
a
Guide the bobbin thread through the
groove, following the arrow in the
illustration.
* Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
* Do not replace the bobbin cover.
b
While holding the upper thread, press the
needle position button to lower the needle.
a Needle position button
CAUTION
• Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your
finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly.
Otherwise, the thread may break or the thread
tension will be incorrect.
a
Memo
You can pull up the bobbin thread after thread-
ing the upper thread (see “UPPER THREAD-
ING” on page 25).
a