Place the cotton reel on the spool holder, take the thread through the tension guides and then onto the bobbin. You can choose from two settings: Engage the arm to run the machine hands-free! The machine automatically stops when the bobbin is full, or you can disengage the arm to stop it. Alternatively leave the arm disengaged and use the button to control the amount of winding.Takes most makes of bobbins (exceptions are shown below). Push button operation. Takes 2 AA batteries which are supplied. Measures 3″ (7.5cm) H x 5″ (12.7cm) W x 3″ (7.5cm) D Built-in carrying handle and two spindles for storing extra bobbins. (Bobbins not included). The following bobbins do NOT fit on this machine. HUSQVARNA VIKING – Designer SE, Designer I, Quilt Designer II, Quilt Designer, Platinum, Diamond, Optima, Classica; SINGER – Centaur II, Futura; PFAFF – Creative Vision.