Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement

Introduction

With this Fast Fix you will learn how to wind an empty bobbin with thread and replace the bobbin in the JUKI DDL-8700 High-Speed Single Needle Straight Lockstitch Industrial Sewing Machine. This user-friendly guide ensures a quick and easy process, allowing you to continue your sewing project stress-free.

In the sewing process, the bobbin plays a vital role by supplying the essential bottom thread. While the procedure becomes straightforward with practice, it may pose challenges for beginners, but this guide will help make that learning process easier.

What you need

Step 1 Bobbin

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement, Bobbin: step 1, image 1 of 2

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement, Bobbin: step 1, image 2 of 2

Diagram of the Juki Industrial Sewing Machine.

Edit

Step 2

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement: step 2, image 3 of 3

Slide the empty bobbin onto the bobbin winder.

Edit

Step 3

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement: step 3, image 3 of 3

Push the lever on the bobbin winder forward, away from you.

Edit

Step 4

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement: step 4, image 3 of 3

Place the spool of thread on the dual thread stand.
Take the loose end of the thread and guide it through the center hole of the dual thread stand.
Pull the loose end of the thread through the hole, to the front.

Edit

Step 5

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement: step 5, image 3 of 3

Holding the loose end, guide the thread through the hole near the top of the winder disk.
Pull the thread between the winder disks in a clockwise direction.
Guide the thread through any hole on the side of the bobbin.

Edit

Step 6

Unthread the needle before pressing the pedal.

Edit

Step 7

Hold the thread for a few seconds while gently pressing the pedal down.
Continue winding the bobbin until the desired amount or until the bobbin releases.
Potential for machine damage: unthread the needle before pressing the pedal.

Edit

Step 8

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement: step 8, image 3 of 3

Cut the thread.
Pull the bobbin winder lever towards you to release it.
Slide the bobbin off of the bobbin winder.

Edit

Step 9

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement: step 9, image 3 of 3

Place bobbin into bobbin case.
Pull the thread into the slit on the side of the bobbin.
Guide the thread under the notch on the side of the case.
Pulling the thread will turn the bobbin in a counter-clockwise direction.

Edit

Step 10

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement: step 10, image 3 of 3

Lift the arm of the bobbin case.
Place the bobbin case into the machine with the opening at the top.
Release the arm when the bobbin case is in place.

Edit

Step 11

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement: step 11, image 3 of 3

Rethread the needle from left to right.

Edit

Step 12

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement: step 12, image 3 of 3

Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise towards you to move the needle down and back up.

Edit

Step 13

Juki DDL-8700 Bobbin Replacement: step 13, image 3 of 3

Hold the thread while making a full rotation with the hand wheel.
Allow the needle to lower into the machine and rise back up to its original position.
Retrieve the bobbin from the bottom of the machine.