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UPPER THREADING
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.
• When using the walking foot, the side cutter or
accessories not included with this machine,
attach the accessory to the machine after
threading the machine.
• The automatic threading function cannot be
used with the wing needle or the twin needle.
Using
(Automatic threading button) may
result in damage to the machine.
Memo
• The automatic threading function can be used with
home sewing machine needle sizes 75/11 through
100/16.
• The following threads are incompatible with the
needle threader. Manually pass the thread through
the eye of the needle.
- Speciality thread such as metallic thread
- Transparent nylon 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
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c
Press
(Needle position button) to raise the needle.
Note
• If you try to thread the needle automatically without
raising the needle, the needle may not be thread
correctly and the needle threader may be
damaged.
d
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.
c
1 Spool pin
2 Spool cap
3 Spool of thread
4 Spool felt
e
Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible
to the right, with the rounded side on the left.
CAUTION
• Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of
spool being used. For more information, refer
to "Memo" on page 37.
• 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.
f
While holding the thread with both hands, pass the
thread through grooves of the thread guide plate.
a
1 Thread guide plate
a
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