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Setting the spool of thread
Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the 
spool pin with the thread coming off the spool as shown.
Attach the large spool holder, and press it rmly against 
the spool of thread.
  q Large spool holder
NOTE:
Use the small spool holder to hold narrow or small 
spools of thread.
  w Small spool holder
Winding the Bobbin
Removing the Bobbin
Slide the hook cover release button to the right, and 
remove the hook cover plate.
  q Hook cover release button
  w Hook cover plate
Lift out the bobbin from the bobbin holder.
  e Bobbin
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NOTE:
Use the Janome plastic bobbins for horizontal hook 
(marked with “J”). Using other bobbins, such as 
pre-wound paper bobbins, may cause stitching 
problems and/ or damage to the bobbin holder.
Extra spool pin
Use the extra spool pin when you need to wind a bobbin 
without unthreading the machine while working on a 
sewing project.
Insert the extra spool pin into the spool supporter and 
then into the hole beside the horizontal spool pin.
Place the felt cushion on the spool pin and place a spool 
of thread on it as shown.
  e Extra spool pin
  r Spool supporter
  t Hole for extra spool pin
  y Felt cushion
NOTE:
The extra spool pin is also used for twin needle 
sewing.
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