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Fitting a front-loading bobbin

Fitting a front-loading bobbin

1.

Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread coming off clockwise.

Fitting a front-loading bobbin

2.

Pull the thread through the bobbin tension.

Fitting a front-loading bobbin

3.

Give a little tug on the thread to ensure it is through the tension.

Fitting a front-loading bobbin

4.

Push the bobbin case into place in the machine, matching the arm to the notch hole.

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