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Model: Brother NS40 (Innov-ís 40)

Manual
The manual has extensive information about the sewing machine and even includes a step-by-step guide on how to setup the sewing machine and start using it.

How-To Guide
The How-To is a visual guide for learning how to wind a bobbin, thread the machine with the spool, insert your winded bobbin, and thread a needle.

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Only use the bobbin designed for NS40!!! (part code : SA156) If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly.

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Only use the bobbin designed for NS40!!! (part code : SA156)
If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly.

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It is advisable to have extra bobbins for your sewing machine so that you don't find yourself unwinding bobbins to change the color of the thread on the sewing machine.

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It is advisable to have extra bobbins so that you don't find yourself unwinding bobbins to change the color of the thread on the sewing machine.

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Only use the bobbin designed for NS40!!! (part code : SA156) If bobbins from other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly.

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Step 1 : Turn on the Sewing Machine.

Step 2 : Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft.

Step 3 : Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the right.

Step 4 : Insert the thread onto the spool pin.

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Step 5 : Pass the thread under the thread guide.

Step 6 : Pass the thread under the thread guide cover.

Step 7 : Pass the thread under the hook and then wind the thread between the discs.

Step 8 : Pass the thread through the bobbin-winding guide, and wind the end of the thread around the bobbin several times.

Step 9 : Set up the bobbin winding speed.

Step 10 : Press Start/Stop Button

Step 11 : Finish!!

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The bobbin provides the thread for the underside of the stitches a sewing machine forms. If you're just starting to learn how to sew on a sowing machine you should know that keeping the bobbin tight is very important. It is advisable to have extra bobbins for your sewing machine so that you don't find yourself unwinding bobbins to change the color of the thread on the sewing machine.

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The bobbin provides the thread for the underside of the stitches a sewing machine forms.
If you're just starting to learn how to sew on a sowing machine you should know that keeping the bobbin tight is very important.
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The bobbin provides the thread for the underside of the stitches a sewing machine forms. If you're just starting to learn how to sew on a sowing machine you should know that keeping the bobbin tight is very important. It is advisable to have extra bobbins for your sewing machine so that you don't find yourself unwinding bobbins to change the color of the thread on the sewing machine.

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On the Arduino module, use the 5V and any of the ground connections.

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