Brother CE-5000PRW - Manual (Page 16)

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE —————————————————————————————————————————
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Memo
● When the sewing machine is started or the
handwheel is turned after winding the
thread around the bobbin, the machine will
make a clicking sound; this is not a
malfunction.
● The needle bar does not move when you
slide the bobbin winding shaft to the right.
Lower threading
Install the bobbin wound with thread.
• For more details on quick-set bobbin, see page 15.
a
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) or
press
(needle position button) (for models
equipped with the needle position button), and
raise the presser foot lever.
b
Slide the button and open the cover.
a Cover
b Slide button
c
Put the bobbin in so the thread comes out in
the direction shown by the arrow.
• Only use bobbins that were designed to be
used with this machine.
d
Hold the end of the thread, push the bobbin
down with your finger, and then pass the
thread through the slit, as shown.
• Make sure that the thread is correctly
inserted through the tension-adjusting spring
of the bobbin case. If it is not inserted, re-
insert the thread.
a Tension-adjusting spring
e
Replace the bobbin cover. Put the left tab in
place (see arrow a), and then press lightly on
● Winding the bobbin improperly may cause
the thread tension to loosen, breaking the
needle and resulting in injury.
a Wound evenly
b Wound poorly
● The bobbin was designed specifically for this
sewing machine. If bobbins from other
models are used, the machine will not operate
correctly. Use only the enclosed bobbin or
bobbins of the same type (part code: SA156,
SFB: XA5539-151).
● 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.
CAUTION
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Actual size
This model Other models
11.5 mm
(7/16 inch)
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.
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CAUTION
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