GETTING READY
Upper Threading
This section describes how to position the spool for the upper thread, and then thread the needle.
CAUTION
●When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.
About the spool of thread
Information about the spools of thread is described below.
CAUTION
●Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break.
Threading the upper thread
Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine.
aTurn on the machine.
bRaisefoot. the presser foot lever to raise the presser
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aPresser foot lever
Note
zIf the presser foot is not raised, the machine cannot be threaded.
cPress (Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.
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aNeedle position button
XThe needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top, as shown below. Check the handwheel and, if this mark is not at
this position, press (Needle position button) until it is.
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aMark on handwheel
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