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User Manual QUILT MAKER PRO 20
Bobbin and Bobbin Tension
The QMP 20 quilng machine uses M-class bobbins that are larger than home sewing machine L-class
bobbins. The larger bobbins hold more thread and enable you to quilt for a longer me between
bobbin changes.
The QMP 20 also has a low-bobbin alarm. For more informaon about the low-bobbin alarm, see
To congure the low-bobbin alarm sengs in the Toolbar Opons secon of this manual.
To wind the bobbin
The QMP 20 comes with a separate bobbin winder. For full instrucons about using the bobbin winder, see
the instrucon manual that is packaged with the bobbin winder.
To insert the bobbin into the bobbin case
U CAUTION: To prevent personal injury, always turn o the front power switch while inserng
and/or removing the bobbin case or anyme your hands are near the needle area, such as
when you change the needle.
1. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the
thread pulls o clockwise when viewing the
open side.
2. Slide the thread through the slot and under the
tension spring, leaving approximately ve to six
inches of thread hanging loose.
To test bobbin tension
The bobbin tension is the foundaon for stch tension. Always set the bobbin tension rst.
NOTE: Check the bobbin tension each me a new bobbin is inserted.
1. With the bobbin properly in the bobbin case, hold the bobbin case in the palm of your hand with the
open end facing up.