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Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case
CAUTION: Before removing bobbin case, dis-
connect the power-line plug from the socket out-
let,
IMPORTANT: The bobbin case is manufac-
tured from a special phenolic compound specially
designed to provide smooth friction-free sewing.
With proper handling the bobbin case will give you
years of reliable, troubie-free sewing. The bobbin
case is the most important part of your sewing
machine. Piease handie with care and do not
force when removing and replacing it.
e Turn hand whee! toward you to raise needie to its
highest position..
1. Open slide piate, remove needie piate and
remove bobbin. |
2. insert screwdriver into bobbin case holder A and
turn it toward the rear as illustrated.
3. To remove bobbin case:
e insert index finger into centre of bobbin case.
With index finger and thumb gently ift and
push bobbin case away from you until the case
is released from holder.
4. To replace bobbin case:
e insert index finger into centre of case and grip
with thumb above the screws. Gently slide the
fiat tab at the rear of the bobbin case under-
neath the curved section of feed B while main-
taining slight upward pressure, then slide bob-
bin case all the way to the rear. Lower the bob-
bin case and draw it toward you so that tab Cis
positioned under piate D. Gently wiggle case to
insure proper seating in the rim of the rotating
hook. in this position bobbin case shouid be
free to float siightiy from side to side.
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When you are sure bobbin case is properly
seated lock case into position by turning holder
A back, as illustrated.
Replace bobbin, needie piate anc ciose slide
plate.
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