DS-140
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I wind the bobbin? (For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system)
(1) Bobbin-winding thread guide (2) Bobbin winder shaft (3) Bobbin |
(1) This model (2) Other models |
(1) Notch (2) Bobbin winder shaft spring |
Do not grab the bar to raise the spool pin, otherwise, the spool pin may bend or break.
(1) Spool pin (2) Spool cap |
Be sure to raise the spool pin when winding the bobbin.
The thread may become tangled if the bobbin winder is used without raising the spool pin.
When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool.
(1) Spool cap (small) (2) Spool (cross-wound thread) (3) Space |
(1) Thread guide |
(1) Thread guide cover |
(1) Bobbin-winding thread guide |
Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk.
(2) Hook |
Make sure that the thread is pulled as far as possible into the pretension disk, otherwise the bobbin may not be wound cleanly.
(1) Slit in bobbin winder seat |
Be sure to cut the thread as described.
If the bobbin is wound without cutting the thread using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out.
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Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.