Care and Maintenance 177
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Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to
remove any lint and dust from the race and
bobbin thread sensor and their surrounding
area.
a Cleaning brush
b Race
c Bobbin thread sensor
Note
z Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
z If lint or dust collects on the bobbin thread
sensor, the sensor may not operate correctly.
h
Insert the bobbin case so that the
mark on
the bobbin case aligns with the
mark on the
race.
• Align the U and { marks.
a U mark
b { mark
c Bobbin case
• Make sure that the indicated points are
aligned before installing the bobbin case.
Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into
the needle plate, and then slide the cover back
on.
a Needle plate cover
CAUTION
a
b
c
a
b
a
b
c
● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched.
Otherwise, the upper thread may become
tangled, the needle may break or sewing
performance may suffer. For a new
bobbin case (part code: XE7560-001
(green marking)), contact your nearest
authorized service center.
● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly
installed, otherwise the needle may break.
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