Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Upper Threading, Threading the upper thread, Memo

GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

Upper Threading

In this section, the procedures for positioning the spool for the upper thread and threading the needle are described.

a Spool pin

b Mark on handwheel

CAUTION

●When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled and the needle may bend or break.

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

●Use appropriate thread and needle combinations. For details on appropriate needle and thread combinations, refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page 38).

●Thread with a thickness of 130/20 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 “Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)” (page 33).

Memo

zThe order that the machine should be threaded is indicated by a solid line on the sewing machine. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated.

Threading the upper thread

Set the spool of thread on the spool pin, and then thread the machine.

aTurn on the sewing machine.

bRaise the presser foot lever.

a

aPresser foot lever

CAUTION

●If the presser foot is not raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded.

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