Bernina Virtuosa 153 Instruction Manual & Sewing Manual page 9

Setting up the machine
Winding the bobbin
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Winding the bobbin
· turn power switch on
· place empty bobbin on
· spindle
Bobbin case
To remove
· raise the needle
· turn power switch to «0»
· open the accessory box
· cover
· open the bobbin cover
· grasp the latch of the
· bobbin case
· remove case
Inserting the bobbin
Insert the bobbin so that
the thread runs clockwise.
· following the direction of the arrow take thread through
· the rear guide and round the pre-tension stud
· wind it several times round the empty bobbin
· press the engaging lever against the bobbin
· press the foot control
· the motor will stop automatically when the bobbin is full
· remove the bobbin
To insert
· hold the bobbin case
· latch
· the finger on the case
· should point upwards
· insert so that it engages
· until it clicks
· close the bobbin cover
· close the accessory box
· cover
Pull the thread counter
clockwise into the slot.
A
Bobbin thread cutter
· insert the bobbin case
· take the thread over the
· cutter A
· thread is cut
Note:
The bobbin thread does not
have to be brought up as the
loose end is just the right
length to start sewing.
Pull the thread to the left
under the spring until it
lies in the T-shaped slit at
the end of the spring.
· cut the thread on the
· thread cutter
Refer to the safety
instructions!
The bobbin must turn
clockwise when thread is
pulled.