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GETTING READY
Threading the needle manually
(without using the needle threader)
When using specialty thread, such as transparent
nylon thread or metallic thread, a wing needle which
cannot be used with the needle threader, thread the
needle as described below.
a
Thread the machine to the needle bar thread
guide.
• For details, refer to "Upper Threading" (page
27).
b
Lower the presser foot lever.
a Pressor foot lever
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle
c
from front to back.
CAUTION
● Do not touch the
button),
("Needle Position" button)
or
("Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch"
button). If one of the buttons is
accidentally pressed, the machine will
begin sewing and your finger may be
pricked with the needle or the needle may
break.
d
Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the
thread through the presser foot, and then pull
out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread toward the
rear of the machine.
32
1
("Start/Stop"
Pulling up the bobbin thread
When making gathers or before free-motion quilting,
first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.
a
Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case.
a
• Refer to steps
through
bobbin" (page 25).
b
Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
c
Turn on the sewing machine.
d
While lightly holding the upper thread with
your left hand with the needle in the up-
position, press
twice to lower and raise the needle.
1
a "Needle Position" button
The bobbin thread is looped around the
upper thread and can be pulled up.
e
Turn off the sewing machine.
Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull
f
out the end of the bobbin thread.
e
of "Installing the
("Needle Position" button)
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