1. Press the Needle Position button to raise the needle.
   
   
    
2. Turn the main power to OFF.
   
   
    
3. Remove the needle and the presser foot holder.
   
   
    
4. Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached.
   
   
    
5. Slide the needle plate lever toward you.

   (1) Slide toward you.

   >> The needle plate opens.
   
   
   
    
6. Slide out the needle plate with your right hand to remove it.
   
   
   
   
    
7. Grasp the bobbin case, and then gently lift out.
   If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them.

   (1) Bobbin case

   
   
    
8. Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove any dust or loose threads from the race and its surrounding area.

   (1) Cleaning brush (2) Race

   
   
    
9. Insert the bobbin case so that the  mark on the bobbin case aligns with the  mark on the machine.

   	(1)  mark (2)  mark (3) Bobbin case
   Align the  and  marks.

   Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case.
    
   • Never use a bobbin case that is scratched; otherwise, the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case (part code: XE5342-101 (green marking on the screw), XC8167-551 (no color on the screw)), contact your nearest Brother authorized service center.
   • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break.
   
   
   
    
10. Insert the tabs on the needle plate into the notches in the machine.

    (1) Tabs (2) Notches

    
    
    
     
11. Press down on the right side of the needle plate to secure it.
    
    
    
    
    
     

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