SINGER S18 - Manual (Page 9)

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To Remove Bobbin Case and Bobbin
q Bobbin case cover plate
w Bobbin case cover
e Latch
r Bobbin case
t Bobbin
Step z
Raise the needle and presser foot.
Remove the bobbin case cover plate q and open
the bobbin case cover w .
Step x
Pull open the latch e of the bobbin case r . Take
the bobbin case straight out of the hook.
• To remove the bobbin from the bobbin case:
Release the latch, then drop the bobbin
t out of
the bobbin case as illustrated.
CAUTION
Turn the power switch off and unplug the sewing
machine from the electrical outlet.
t
Positioning Thread Spools
q Spool of thread
w Spool pin
e Spool cap
Positioning thread spools:
Place a spool of thread
q on the spool pin w
with the thread coming off the spool counter clockwise.
Attach the spool cap
e , and press it snug against
the spool of thread.
r Spool holder
t Net
Positioning thread on spool cones:
Some threads are wound onto cones. Use the spool
holders to help prevent the thread cones from tipping
side to side. If the thread cone tips, the result could be
uneven feeding of the thread. Place the spool holder
r on the spool pin, then place the thread cone on the
spool holder.
Cover the thread cone with the thread net
t to help
prevent the thread from pooling around the bottom while
sewing.
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Note: Spring in Bobbin Case
On close observation inside the bobbin case you will
see a thin metal spring at the back of the bobbin case.
(See illustration)
This spring allows the bobbin in the bobbin case to feed
smoothly at high speeds. When cleaning the inside of
the bobbin case area from lint, be careful to not dislodge
the spring.
If spring does come out simply push carefully back into
its original position.