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Question posted by amylauraclark on April 23rd, 2014

Bobbin Winder Not Working

The bobbin winder makes a really high pitched noise and doesn't turn. How do I fix this?

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... machine to turn the main switch to be used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Never drop or insert any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. 16. Keep fingers away from outlet. 9. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. This sewing machine...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... AND BUTTONS 39 Making a Buttonhole ...40 Adjusting Buttonholes ...41 Sewing Buttons ...42 5 STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING 31 Please Read Before Sewing ...32 Straight Stitching ...32 Zigzag Stitching... Dial ...15 Patterns and Stitch Names ...16 Reverse Sewing Lever ...17 Using a Free-arm Style ...17 THREADING THE MACHINE 18 Winding the Bobbin ...18 Lower Threading ...20 Lower Threading (For One...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

1 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... Dual Area) 8 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THE MAIN PARTS 2 4 31 0 E 5 A 67 89 B D C 1 Bobbin winder (Page 18) This winds the thread onto the bobbin,which you want to sew with two needles. 4 Upper ...Page 15) You can turn the main power and sewing light switch on and off. C Foot controller jack (Page 10) Plug in the foot controller plug and connect the machine to stitch in the ...

Users Manual - English - Page 11

.... If the plug does not fit fully in any way. 10 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE USING YOUR SEWING MACHINE WARNING ● Use only regular mains household electricity for a long period of ... Always grasp the plug to remove it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to the machine. ● Turn off the main power first. only) ● This appliance has a polarized plug (one way...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

...and then 4 use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. 1 2 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw CAUTION ● Make sure you may be damaged. 12 Raise... may break or the machine may bend or break and cause injury. ● Never sew with a screwdriver. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Replacing the Needle CAUTION ● Turn the main power switch ...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... at the 2 back of the holder. Lower the presser foot lever and fix the 4 presser foot onto the shank. If you want to sew and how. ■ Snap-On Type Raise the needle to be injured....If you leave the power on and step on the controller, the machine will have to change the presser foot. Release the foot by 1 turning the balance wheel toward you change the presser foot depending on the ...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

If the accessories are stored in a bag, they may fall out, and be lost or damaged. 14 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Flat-Bed Attachment The accessories are not in a compartment inside the flat-bed attachment. 1 Slide the flat-bed attachment to the left to open it. 1 1 2 1 ...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Patterns and Stitch Names 11 stitches Pattern 1 2 3 4 5 Stitch Name FOUR-STEP AUTOMATIC BUTTONHOLE STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) STRAIGHT STITCH (Center Needle Position) STRAIGHT STITCH (...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... 2Bobbin-winder shaft Put the spool of the bobbin 18 Only use the bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) that has been designed for this sewing machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE THREADING THE MACHINE Winding the Bobbin CAUTION ● Only use the bobbin that comes with this machine. Using of any other bobbin may tangle on the spool pin. Turn the bobbin clockwise...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

... the button and open the cover. 2 1 2 CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to work, you accidentally step on one-touch lower threading, see page 21. CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Lower Threading • For more details on the foot controller...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

...). 1 2 1 Wound evenly 2 Wound poorly ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Lower Threading (For One-touch lower threading) This is only available on certain models. 1 2 CAUTION ● Setting the bobbin improperly may cause the thread tension to operate, injury could result. Raise the needle to turn off the power. If you (counterclockwise...

Users Manual - English - Page 23

... the bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Make sure you start to sew, follow to be used with this machine. If the thread unrolls in , feed the end of the thread 3 through the slit, and then pull the thread to cut it may cause the thread tension to the procedure in the right direction. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 24

...is not correctly raised, the sewing machine can not be threaded. Make sure you (counterclockwise) so ...that the mark on the wheel points up . If the needle is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to turn the balance wheel so that the mark on the balance wheel points directly up before threading the sewing machine...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

...the guide. 1 2 3 1 Needle holder 2 Needle threader lever 3 Guide 24 Lower the presser foot lever. 1 Turn the balance wheel toward you use the needle threader to back leaving a 7 thread tail of about 5 cm (2 ...be wrapped around the thread take -up lever. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Put the thread behind the guide above the 6 needle. Make sure you raise the Presser Foot Lever and the thread ...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

...use needles in front of the needle to make sure that the hook passes through the eye of the sewing sure that the hook grabs it. Make sure the main power switch is off ... and wing needle. Make needle toward you). If you are using decorative threads or speciality needles, such as possible, and then turn the 5 needle threader lever toward the front of the machine (away from you)....

Users Manual - English - Page 27

.... Replace the bobbin cover. 3 Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads 3 and put the bobbin back in 2 steps 1 to draw up the lower 2 thread. • The bobbin cover should still... on the upper thread to 3. KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Drawing up the lower thread While lightly holding the end of the upper 1 thread, slowly turn the balance wheel to the front (counterclockwise) once...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Tension of the Thread The tension of the thread will affect the quality of a fabric before you start to sew. ■ Possible Problems If the Tension is ...appear on surface of fabric 6 Loops appear on the back of fabric. 54 3 Solution Reduce the tension by turning the Upper Tension Control Dial to adjust it when you do a test sample on scrap of your stitches. ...

Users Manual - English - Page 31

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Users Manual - English - Page 58

...presser foot is scratched. page 10 The sewing machine does not work properly. Plug the machine in. The bobbin-winder shaft is pushed Move the bobbin-winder shaft to the to put it still ...Turn on the main power switch. authorized service center. Troubleshooting If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If the problem it right Reference The machine...