Brother Sewing Machine Operation Manual page 187

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e Remove the bobbin case.
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a Bobbin case
f Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to
remove any lint and dust from the race and its
surrounding area.
a Cleaning brush
b Race
• Do not apply oil to the
g Insert the bobbin case so that the
the bobbin case aligns with the
machine.
• Align the
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bobbin case
mark on
mark on the
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b
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and marks.
a mark
b mark
c Bobbin case
• Make sure that the indicated points are
aligned before installing the bobbin case.
h Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into
the needle plate, and then slide the cover back
on.
a Needle plate cover
CAUTION
● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,
otherwise the upper thread may become
tangled, the needle may break or sewing
performance may suffer. For a new
bobbin case (part code: XC3153-321
(green marking), XC8167-551(no color on
the screw)), contact your nearest
authorized service center.
● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly
installed, otherwise the needle may break.
Care and Maintenance 185
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