When tension is not applied to the bobbin ; Pull out about 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of ; Lightly hold the end of the upper thread while - Page 7

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When tension is not applied to the bobbin 
thread

If the bobbin thread in the trial stitching is too tight and 
adjusting the bobbin case tension does not help (*As
described in “Adjusting the Tension of the Bobbin 
Thread” on page 13), do not pass the thread through the 
tension spring.

Hold the bobbin with your left hand so the thread 
unwinds from the right side and hold the end of the 
thread with your right hand.

k

Pull out about 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of 
bobbin thread.

l

Lightly hold the end of the upper thread while 
turning the handwheel toward you 
(counterclockwise) until the mark on the 
handwheel aligns with the center top of 
machine.

m

Gently pull the upper thread to bring the 
bobbin thread up through the needle plate.

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A loop of the bobbin thread comes out through the 
hole in the needle plate.

n

Insert tweezers through bobbin thread loop 
and pull bobbin thread above the needle 
plate.

o

Align the upper thread and bobbin thread, 
and then pull out about 10 cm (approx. 
4 inches) of the threads and pass them under 
the presser foot toward the rear of the 
machine.