BC-2500
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I wind the bobbin? (For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system)
(1) Pre-tension disk (2) Bobbin winder shaft (3) Bobbin |
(1) This model (2) Other models
1. | Pull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin. |
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2. | Pass the thread around the pre-tension disk. |
Make sure that the thread passes under the pre- tension disk. |
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(1) Pre-tension disk (A) Pulling it in as far as possible
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If the spool of thread is not in the right place, the thread may tangle on the spool pin. |
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3. | Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so that the spring on the shaft fits into the notch in the bobbin. |
(1) Notch (2) Bobbin winder shaft spring
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4. | Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right. |
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5. | While holding the thread that wraps around the pre-tension disk with your left hand, use your right hand to wind the free end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. |
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Pull the thread to the right and pass it through the slit in the bobbin winder seat. The thread is cut to a suitable length. |
(1) Slit in bobbin winder seat (with built-in cutter)
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Be sure to cut the thread as described. |
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7. | Slide the sewing speed controller to the right (to set the speed to fast). |
(1) Sewing speed controller
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8. | Turn on the sewing machine. |
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9. | Press the foot controller or press start/stop button to start. |
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10. | When the bobbin begins spinning slowly, take your foot off the foot controller or press start/stop button. |
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11. | Cut the thread, slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left and remove the bobbin. |
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12. | Slide the sewing speed controller back to its original position. |
(1) Sewing speed controller |
Not winding the bobbin properly may cause the thread tension to loosen, and may break the needle.
(1) Wound evenly (2) Wound poorly