Hello Jennb,
Lovely machine!
Absolutely no problem with the top thread - exactly the same as the Singer long bobbin machine I show on my Youtube video - go to my channel through the link below. Also, the shuttle will be loaded into the bobbin the same way as a Singer - watch my video on how to wind a Singer long bobbin.
The only thing that is different is the bobbin winder itself. I have been meaning to do blog posts about German bobbin winders for ages. Look at my blog over the next few days and I will show you exactly what to do.
Look at my blog under the headings at the side for long bobbin machines, vibrating shuttles and shuttles.
Also it is important to lubricate the oil well for the shuttle race. I can do a post about that tomorrow.
In fact, thank you for planning my next few blog posts!
You could have that machine up and running by the end of the week!
Good luck - let me know how you get on!
Last edited by Muv; 02-04-2013 at 03:19 PM.