Brother 888-E31 Operation Manual page 19

j Turn off the sewing machine.
CAUTION
● Make sure you turn the power off while
threading the machine without using the needle
threader (for models equipped with the needle
threader). If you accidentally step on the foot
controller and the machine starts to sew, you
could be injured.
k Thread the needle from front to back and pull
out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread.
Note
● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper
thread cannot be wrapped around the thread take-
up lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever
and the thread take-up lever before you feed the
upper thread.
● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause
sewing problems.
■ Using the needle threader (for models
equipped with the needle threader)
CAUTION
● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11
through 100/16 home sewing machine needle.
However, the needle threader cannot be used
with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle.
When using special thread such as transparent
nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle
threader cannot be used.
● Thread with a thickness of 130/120 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
"Upper threading" (page 15).
a
Follow steps through
a
"Upper threading".
b Lower the presser foot lever.
a 5 cm (2 inches)
j
of the procedure in
c While lowering the needle threader lever, hook
the thread onto the guide.
Fully lower the needle threader lever.
d

The hook passes through the eye of the
needle, and catch the thread.
a Hook
b Thread
Release the needle threader lever. Then pull the
e
loop of the thread.
a Loop of thread
CAUTION
● Be careful not to pull on the thread with force
or it may bend the needle.
● If the thread does not pass through the eye of
the needle, start from step
a Needle holder
b Needle threader
lever
c Guide
c
again.
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