Upper Threading 31
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mPress (Back key).
XThe initial screen appears again, and
appears.
CAUTION
nStart sewing.
• For details on starting to sew, refer to
"Starting to sew" (page 47).
XTwo lines of stitching are sewn parallel to
each other.
Note
zWhen changing the sewing direction, press
(Needle position button) to raise the
needle from the fabric, and then raise the
presser foot lever and turn the fabric.
CAUTION
Pulling up the bobbin thread
When making gathers or before free-motion quilting,
first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.
aInsert the bobbin into the shuttle.
• Refer to steps a through e of "Installing the
bobbin" (page 19).
bPass the bobbin thread through the slot.
Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
cWhile lightly holding the upper thread with
your left hand, press (Needle position
button) twice to raise the needle.
aNeedle position button
XThe bobbin thread is looped around the
upper thread and can be pulled up.
dCarefully pull the upper thread upward to pull
out the end of the bobbin thread.
●When using the twin needle, be sure to
select the twin needle setting, otherwise
the needle may break or the machine may
be damaged.
●Do not try turning the fabric with th e
twin needle left down in the fabric,
otherwise the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
●When the twin needle mode is selected
( ), do not turn the balance wheel
after removing the thread cassette.
Otherwise the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
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