GETTING READY———————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————16Installing the bobbinInstall the bobbin wound with thread.aPress (needle position button) once ortwice to raise the needle, and then raise thepresser foot lever.a Needle position buttonbTurn off the sewing machine (set it to “ ”).cSlide the latch on the right side of the bobbincover to the right, and then remove thebobbin cover.a Bobbin coverb LatchdInsert the bobbin with your right hand so thatthe thread unrolls to the left side, and thenpull the thread firmly under the tab with yourleft hand.a Tab● Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound,otherwise the needle may break or the threadtension will be incorrect.● The included bobbin was designed specificallyfor this sewing machine. The machine will notoperate correctly if older model bobbins,which have a different thickness, are used.Use only the enclosed bobbin or bobbins ofthe same type. Using a bobbin other than theone designed specifically for this machinemay result in injuries or damage to themachine.a This modelb Other modelc 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) (actual size)● Before installing the bobbin or replacing theneedle, be sure to turn off the sewingmachine, otherwise injuries may occur if thestart/stop button is accidentally pressed andthe machine starts sewing.CAUTIONa bc● Be sure to hold down the bobbin with yourfinger and install the bobbin so that the threadunwinds in the correct direction, otherwisethe needle may break or the thread tensionwill be incorrect.a baCAUTION