Upper Threading - Baby Lock Meridian 2 Instruction & Reference Manual

UPPER THREADING

e
While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right
hand, guide the thread through the slit in the needle
plate cover and lightly pull it with your left hand.
a
Memo
• By pulling the thread in this way, the thread will
enter the tension spring of the bobbin case to apply
the appropriate tension to the bobbin thread during
embroidery.
f
While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right
hand, continue guiding the thread through the slit with
your left hand. Then, cut the thread with the cutter.
a
 The cutter cuts the thread.
g
Reattach the bobbin cover.
Insert the tab of the bobbin cover into the notch of the
needle plate cover, and then lightly press down on the
right side.
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h
Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.
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1 Slit
1 Cutter
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UPPER THREADING
Upper Threading
CAUTION
• Be sure to thread the machine properly.
Improper threading can cause the thread to
tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.
IMPORTANT
• When using 65/09 needle, manually thread the
needle. If the automatic needle threading
function is used, the unit may be damaged.
Memo
• The automatic threading function can be used with
home sewing machine needle size 75/11.
• When threads such as metallic thread or specialty
threads are used, it is not recommended to use the
needle threader.
• For most embroidery applications, the upper
thread should be 40-weight rayon or polyester
embroidery thread.
a
Turn the main power to ON.
b
Press (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the
presser foot.
 The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can
be threaded.
a
1 Upper thread shutter