36When the machine is purchased, only the bobbin case is installed in the hook. Insert a bobbin woundwith bobbin thread for embroidering. For precautions concerning the bobbin, refer to page 33.Removing the bobbin caseaOpen the hook cover.Pull the hook cover toward you.b Pull the thread picker toward you if it wasnot pulled toward the front.1 Thread PickerTo gain access to the bobbin case easily, pull thethread picker toward front.c Grab the bobbin case latch, and remove thebobbin case.1 Latch■ Oiling the machineAfter removing the bobbin case, apply oil to themachine. The race should be oiled. For details onoiling the machine, refer to “Oiling the machine”on page 285.Installing the bobbinaInsert the bobbin into the bobbin case.1. Installing the BobbinNote• The machine does not indicate how muchbobbin thread is remaining. Before startingto embroider make sure that there isenough bobbin thread for the pattern.• Make sure to clean the bobbin case everytime the bobbin is changed. For details oncleaning the bobbin case, refer to “Cleaningthe bobbin case” on page 283.Memo• Thread picker is a device that is used tohold the thread when beginning to sew orwhen trimming the thread.CAUTION• The thread picker can only be moved within acertain range. Do not pull it with extremeforce.Note• Put a drop of oil onto the hook once a daybefore use.Memo• This embroidery machine is not equippedwith a bobbin-winder. Use pre-wound (Ltype) bobbins.• The optional bobbin winder (stand-alonetype) and optional metal bobbins can alsobe used. (Refer to page 22, 276.)
