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Threading the upper thread

In this section, the procedures for installing the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described.

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a Spool pin

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b Mark on handwheel

CAUTION

●When threading the machine, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not performed correctly, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break.

●The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16.

●Use appropriate thread and needle combinations. For details on appropriate needle and thread combinations, refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page 28).

●Thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader.

●The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle.

●If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to “Manually threading the needle” (page 24).

aTurn on the sewing machine.

bRaise the presser foot lever.

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a Presser foot lever

CAUTION

●If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly.

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