cPull up the spool pin as far as possible, and then put a spool of thread on this pin.
CAUTION
●If the spool of thread is in the wrong place, or is set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break.
dFeed the upper thread as shown in the figure on the previous page.
eMake sure you guide the thread through the thread
aThread
fPut 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.
aNeedle bar thread guide
gThread the needle from front to back and pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread.
a5 cm (2 inch)
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the presser foot lever and the thread |
lever before you feed the upper 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 only be used with home sewing machine needles size 75/11- 100/16. Check the table on page 20 for the appropriate needle and thread combinations. If you are using transparent nylon mono- filament thread, you can only use needles in the range of
●You cannot use the needle threader if you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle.
If you are using those types of threads or needles, thread the eye of the needle by hand. Make sure the main power switch is off when threading the needle by hand.
aFollow steps 1 through 6 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.
aNeedle holder
bNeedle threader lever
cGuide
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