Pfaff creative stylist MN 110 Manual - Page 16

BOBBIN OVERVIEW 1 1. Bobbin 6 2. Tension spring 3. Opening 5 4. Bobbin case 5. Bobbin case release latch 2 6. Thread guide/Pig tail 3 4 • An "L" size/style bobbin must be used for your embroidery machine. • The bobbin case can be found in the tool box. • Remove the foam piece in the rotary hook before use. • The embroidery machine will not indicate remaining quantity of bobbin thread. Before starting your embroidery, make sure sufficient bobbin thread for the embroidery design. • If the bobbin runs out of thread, the embroidery machine will display a thread break ("T-break") notification. See the Thread break section for more information. • On average, bobbins usually last for about 35,000 to 42,000 stitches depending on the stitch length of your design. • Clean the bobbin case when replacing the bobbin. • Open the needle plate and clean the trimming set area weekly. • Wind self-wound bobbins or buy pre-wound commercial bobbins in disposable cartridges. • For a high speed, commercial embroidery machine, a smooth and consistent release of thread is required for proper function. Commercial pre-wound bobbins are economical and they run smoothly. It is better to run a polyester bobbin, than a cotton bobbin because it leaves less lint. PLACING THE BOBBIN IN 1 THE BOBBIN CASE Inserting your bobbin correctly will help your embroidery machine run smoothly. An issue with the bobbin thread affects all needle bars. 2 • Hold the bobbin with the thread in the clockwise direction (1). • Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case (2). • Pass the thread through the opening slit (3). • Pull the bobbin thread under the tension arm and exit the notch at the other end (4). 3 • Turn the bobbin over, and pull on the thread. Make sure the bobbin rotates in a clockwise direction. 4 5 • Wrap the thread around the pigtail twice (5). 16 - PREPARATIONS