SINGER 1280 - Manual (Page 81)

Removing and Repiacing Bobbin Case
CAUTION; B e f o r e removing bobbin case, dis­
connect the power-line plug from the socket out­
let.
IMPORTANT:
The bobbin case is manufac­
tured from, a special phenolic compound specially
designed to provide smooth friction-free sewing.
With proper handling the bobbin case will give you
years of reliable, trouble-free sewing. The bobbin
case is the most important part of your sewing
m,achine. Please handle with care and do not
force when removing and replacing it.
• Turn hand wheei toward you to raise needie to its
highest position,.
1. Open slide plate, rennove needle plate and
remove bobbin.
2. insert scre\A/driver into bobbin case holder A and
turn it toward the rear as illustrated.
3. To remove bolsbin case:
• insert index finger into centre of bobbin case.
With index finger and thumb gently lift and
push bobbin case away from you until the case
is released from holder.
4. To replace bobbin case:
• Insert index finger into centre of case and grip
with thumb above the screws. Gently slide the
flat tab at the rear of the bobbin case under­
neath the curved section of feed B while main­
taining slight upward pressure, then slide bob­
bin case all the way to the rear. Lower the bob­
bin case and draw it toward you so that tab
C is
positioned under plate D. Gently wiggle case to
insure proper seating in the rim of the rotating
hook. In this position bobbin case should be
free to float slightly from side to side.
• When you are sure bobbin case is properly
seated lock case into position by turning hoider
A back, as illustrated.
Replace bobbin, needle plate and dose slide
plate.
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