Drawing Up The Lower Thread - Brother 885-E33 Operation Manual

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
■ 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).
1
1
Follow steps through
in "Upper threading".
2
Lower the presser foot lever.
3
While lowering the needle threader lever,
hook the thread onto the guide.
4
Fully lower the needle threader lever.
X The hook passes through the eye of the
needle, and catch the thread.
1 Hook
2 Thread
18
10
of the procedure
1 Needle holder
2 Needle threader
lever
3 Guide
5
Release the needle threader lever. Then pull
the loop of the thread.
1 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
6
Raise the presser foot lever.
7
Pass the end of the thread as illustrated
bellow.
Note
• If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause
sewing problems.

Drawing up the lower thread

1
Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.
1 Upper thread
2
While holding the end of the upper thread,
raise the needle in the following way.
3
again.
1 Presser foot
lever
1 5 cm (2 inches)