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Upper Threading
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.
• Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.
• Use the needle and the thread in the correct
combination. For details on the correct
combination of needles and threads, refer to
"Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations" on
page 30.
Threading the upper thread
When threading the upper thread, carefully follow
the instructions.
a
Turn on the machine.
b
Press
(Needle position button) once or twice to
raise the needle.
c
Press
.
• When the message [OK to automatically lower the
presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, press
to continue.
The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (except
CAUTION
• When threading the needle, be sure that you
have pressed
on the operation panel to
lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries
may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any
other button is pressed and the machine starts.
d
e
f
).
Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.
Memo
• If the presser foot is not raised, the machine cannot
be threaded.
Remove the spool cap and place the spool of thread
onto the spool pin.
Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread
unwinds to the front from the bottom. Otherwise the
thread may become tangled around the spool pin.
1
1 The thread unwinds to the front from the bottom.
Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as
shown, with the rounded side on the left.
CAUTION
• Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of
spool being used. For more information
regarding the choice of spool caps for your
thread choice, refer to "Memo" on page 24.
• If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned
correctly, the thread may become tangled
around the spool pin or the needle may break.
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