Caring For Your Machine; Removing And Replacing Bobbin Case - Singer 5040 Instruction Manual

Caring for your machine

Removing and replacing bobbin case

Caution: Before cleaning or adjusting the
machine, remove plug from the socket outlet.
• Raise presser foot and needle.
• Open slide plate, remove bobbin and
remove needle plate.
To remove bobbin case
• With a small screwdriver, turn bobbin case
holder (1) to the rear as far as it will go.
• Lifting the left side of the bobbin case, slide
it out from machine.
To replace bobbin case
• Guide forked end (2) of bobbin case under
feed (3).
• Draw rim of bobbin case under position
plate (4). Be sure bobbin case is freely
seated on hook race.
• Turn bobbin case holder (1) forward as far
as it will go, locking bobbin case in place.
Note: Turn handwheel towards you to check
to make sure it is properly replaced.
• Replace needle plate
• Insert bobbin and close slide plate.
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