Spool Pins And Spool Caps - Husqvarna Viking Opal 670 User Manual

SPOOL PINS AND SPOOL CAPS

Your sewing machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types
of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the stationary spool) or
in a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position for all regular sewing threads and the vertical position
for large spools or specialty threads.
Horizontal Position
Lift the spool pin up slightly from its horizontal position to
easily place the thread spool on the pin. The thread should reel
over the top, in a counterclockwise direction, as shown in the
A
picture. Slide on a spool cap and then move the spool pin back
to the horizontal position.
Each machine comes with two spool caps on the spool pin.
For medium sized thread spools, the medium sized cap (A) is
placed in front of the spool. For large thread spools, the large
cap (B) is placed in front of the spool.
The fl at side of the spool cap should be pressed fi rmly against
the spool. There should be no space between spool cap and
B
thread spool.
A small spool cap is included as an accessory for your
machine. The small spool cap can be used for small thread
spools.
Vertical Position
Lift the spool pin up and all the way to the right. Lock the
spool pin in the vertical position by slightly pressing it down.
Slide on the large spool cap. For spools smaller than the
medium size spool cap or when using specialty threads, place
a felt pad under the thread spool to prevent the thread from
reeling off too fast. For larger spools, the felt pad is not
needed.
Note: No spool cap should be placed on top of the spool as this prevents
the spool from rotating.
Auxiliary Spool Pin
The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin from
a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing
with a twin needle.
Lift the auxiliary spool pin up and to the left. Slide on a spool
cap. For spools smaller than the medium size spool cap, place
a felt pad under the thread spool to prevent the thread from
reeling off too fast. For larger spools, the felt pad shall not be
used.
14 – Getting Ready to Sew