Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine operation manual Threading the needle, Memo, Getting Ready

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jWhile using your right hand to lightly hold the thread passed under the thread guide plate, pass the thread through the guides in the order shown below.

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aShutter

Note

zIf the embroidery foot has been lowered and the shutter is closed, the machine cannot be threaded. Be sure to raise the embroidery foot and open the shutter before threading the machine. In addition, before removing the upper thread, be sure to raise the embroidery foot and open the shutter.

zThis machine is equipped with a window that allows you to check the position of the take-up lever. Look through this window and check that the thread is correctly fed through the take-up lever.

kPassguide.the thread behind the needle bar thread 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, as shown.

Threading the needle

This section describes how to thread the needle.

Memo

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

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

zIf the needle threader cannot be used, refer to “Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)” (page 34).

aPull the end of the thread passed through the needle bar thread guide to the left, and then pass the thread through the thread guide disk from the front.

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aThread guide disk

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aNeedle bar thread guide

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