Brother International Innov-is NS80e Operation Manual - Page 16

Winding/Installing the Bobbin Slide the sewing speed controller to desired sewing l speed position. Remove the spool for the bobbin thread from the spool m pin. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread f unwinds to the left. Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with thread. You can begin sewing immediately without pulling up the bobbin thread by simply inserting the bobbin in the bobbin case and guiding the thread through the slit in the needle plate cover. Memo • If the threads will be pulled to create gathers or the thread at the beginning of sewing will be finished, for example, when free motion quilting, first pull up the bobbin thread. For details, refer to "Pulling up the bobbin thread" on page 18. Memo • For the correct winding direction of the bobbin thread, be sure to place the bobbin into the bobbin case in the same orientation that it was on the bobbin winder shaft. The "b" mark on one side of the bobbin included with this machine can be used as a reference. CAUTION • Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. • Before inserting or changing the bobbin, be sure to turn off the machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts operating. Turn on the machine. a Press (Needle position button) once or twice to b raise the needle. Turn off the machine. c Raise the presser foot lever. d Slide the bobbin cover latch to the right and remove e the bobbin cover. Lightly hold down the bobbin with your right hand g (1), and then guide the end of the thread around the tab of the needle plate cover with your left hand (2). 1 Tab CAUTION • Be sure to hold down the bobbin with your finger and unwind the bobbin thread correctly, otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. 14