Owner's Manual

LOWER/UPPER THREADING
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f
After guiding the thread completely through
the groove, pull it toward you to cut it with
the cutter.
a Cutter
g
Attach the bobbin cover by inserting the tab
in the lower-left corner of the bobbin cover,
then lightly press down on the right side of
the cover until it snaps into place.
a Tab
Pulling Up the Bobbin Thread
There may be some sewing applications where you
may want to pull up the bobbin thread, for example,
when making gathers or with free-motion quilting.
Follow the procedure described below to pull up the
bobbin thread.
a
Follow steps a through d from the previous
section to insert the bobbin into the bobbin
case.
b
Guide the bobbin thread through the groove,
following the arrow in the illustration.
c
While lightly holding the upper thread, press
the “Needle Position” button twice to lower,
then raise the needle.
d
Gently pull the upper thread to pull up the
bobbin thread.
→ A loop of the bobbin thread comes out from the hole
in the needle plate.
e
Pull out about 100 mm (approx. 3-4 inches) of
the bobbin thread, and then pass it under the
presser foot toward the rear of the machine,
making it even with the upper thread.
a Upper thread
b Bobbin thread
f
Attach the bobbin cover.
Memo
Thread the upper thread before pulling up the bobbin
thread. For details, see “Upper Threading” on page 29.
Note
• Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
• Do not attach the bobbin cover.
a
a
a
b