How To Install The Bobbin And Bobbin Case - Brother

Follow the steps below to install the bobbin into the machine:

CAUTION: Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine. If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured.

1. Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the balance wheel toward you (counterclockwise).

2. Raise the presser foot lever.

3. Open the extension table (1) on the front of the machine by lifting the bottom of the extension table up toward you and pulling.

4. Open the shuttle cover and remove the bobbin case by pulling its latch (1) toward you and pulling it out from the shuttle race.

5. Unwind about 4" of thread from the full bobbin. Insert the bobbin with the thread coming from the bottom toward the top and the thread tail hanging out of the bobbin case.

Only use bobbins that were designed to be used with this machine.

CAUTION: Make sure you set the bobbin so the thread unrolls in the right direction. If the thread unrolls in the wrong direction, it may cause the thread tension to be incorrect or break the needle.

6. Pull the trailing thread into the slot, then down and to the left until it enters the delivery eye under the tension spring (3).

7. Holding the bobbin case by the latch, fully insert the bobbin case into the shuttle race and release the latch. Make sure the bobbin case finger (2) fits into the notch at the top of the race (4).

CAUTION: Make sure that the bobbin case is properly placed back into the machine. If it is incorrectly installed, it will fall out from the shuttle when the machine starts to sew.

8. Close the shuttle cover.

If you need assistance, please Contact Brother Customer Support: https://www.brother-usa.com/contact-us, or use the following link to locate a Brother Authorized Service Center: Brother Authorized Service Center Locator.