KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
lPut the thread behind the needle bar thread guide above the needle.
The thread can easily be passed behind the needle bar thread guide by holding the thread in your left hand, then feeding the thread with your right hand.
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aNeedle bar thread guide
mTurn off the sewing machine.
CAUTION
●Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine without using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured.
nThread the needle from front to back and pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread.
Note
●If the thread
●If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems.
■Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader)
CAUTION
●The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used.
●Thread with a thickness of 130/120 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 “Upper threading” (page 23).
aFollow steps a through m of the procedure in “Upper threading” to thread the machine to the needle bar thread guide.
bLower the presser foot lever.
cWhile lowering the needle threader lever, hook the thread onto the guide.
a Needle holder
b Needle threader lever c Guide
a5 cm (2 inches)
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