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Innov-is 1200

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FAQs & Troubleshooting

Innov-is 1200

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Date: 01/24/2014 ID: faqh00000095_001

How do I use a prewound bobbin?

When using a prewound bobbin not included with this machine, set the bobbin by following the steps below.

 

 

It is recommended to use prewound bobbins (COATS "L" type/TRU-SEW POLYESTER "Filaments").

It is recommended to use prewound

Due to coating on prewound bobbin thread, the bobbin case may require cleaning occasionally.
> How to cleaning the bobbin case.
 

 
  1. Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to raise the presser foot and turn the main power to OFF.
     
  2. Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit.
     
  3. Slide the needle plate cover toward you to remove it.

    Slide the needle plate cover

     
  4. Remove the bobbin case (green marking) from the machine and install the alternate bobbin case (pink marking or no marking) in the machine.
    Remove the bobbin case 1 Bobbin case
    pink marking or no marking
    Alternate bobbin case



    Bobbin center pin


    Bobbin center pin

     
  5. Reinstall the needle plate cover and remove the bobbin cover.
     
  6. Set the bobbin center pin.
    Set the bobbin center pin. 1 Bobbin center pin

     

     
  7. When using a paper-sided prewound bobbin, remove the side papers on either end of the prewound bobbin.

    prewound bobbin

    The bobbin thread sensor does not work when prewound bobbins with a center core are used.

     
  8. Set the prewound bobbin in the same direction as a regular bobbin.

    Set the prewound bobbin
 

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