Singer Merritt 2404 Instruction Book page 81

Removing and Replacing Bobbin Case
CAUTION:
Before removing .bobbin case, dis-
connect the power-line plug ttom the socket out-
let.
IMPORTANT:
The bobbin case is manufac-
tured from
a
special phenolic
comooind
special/y
designed to provide smooth friction-free sewing.
Withproper handling the bobbin case wil/ give you
years ot reliable, trouble-free sewing. The bobbin
case is the most important part ot your sewing
machine. Please handle with care and do not
force when removing and replacing it.
• Turn hand wheel toward you to
ralsa
needíe to its
highest position.
1. Open slide plate, remove needle plate and
remove bobbin.
2. Insert screwdriver into bobbin case holder A and
turn it tóward the rear as illustrated.
3. To remove bobbin case:
• Insert index finger into centre of bobbin case.
With index finger and thumb gently Iift and
pushbobbin case awayfrom 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
f1at tab at the rear of the bobbin case under-
neath the curved section of feed B while rnain-
taining slight upward pressure, then slide bob-
bin caseali the wayto the rear. Lower the bob-
bin caseand drawit toward you
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that tab C is
positioned under plate D. Gentlywiggle caseto
insure proper seating in the rimof the rotating
hook. In this position bobbin case should be
free to tloat slightly from side to side.
• When you are sure bobbin case ís properly
seated lockcaseintoposition by turning holder
A back,as illustrated. .
Replace bobbin, needle plate and close slide
ptate.
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