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NOTE: The rule is for the thread to backtrack as it comes off the bobbin under the tension spring. It
should rotate the opposite way it is wound. It should not rotate the same direction it is wound.
To test bobbin tension
The bobbin tension is the foundation for stitch tension. Always set the bobbin tension first.
NOTE: Check the bobbin tension each time a new bobbin is inserted.
1.
With the bobbin properly in the bobbin case, hold the bobbin case in the palm of your hand with the
open end facing up.
2.
Wrap the thread once around the index finger of the opposite hand and attempt to lift the bobbin
up by the thread. The bobbin case should stand up on its side, and barely lift out of your hand. If the
bobbin will not stand up on its side, the bobbin tension is too loose. If it lifts completely out of your
hand and hangs by the thread, the bobbin tension is too tight.
To adjust the bobbin tension
• Make the adjustment using the screw in the center of
the tension spring (the larger of the 2 screws). Turn
clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen
the tension. Make tiny adjustments to the screw and
test again.
To insert the bobbin case into the machine
1. M
ove the needle to the up position. Turn off the power to the machine.
2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case.
3. Leave 5 to 6 inches of thread hanging loose. See page 24 for more details.
4.
To fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle
in the machine, orient the bobbin case as shown in the
photo with alignment tab into the notch to the right. Push
the bobbin case inward until it clicks into place.
NOTE: Do not insert the bobbin case into the machine by lifting the release lever on bobbin case.
Use the lever only for removing the bobbin case.
