Baby Lock Meridian 2 Instruction & Reference Manual page 31

c
Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle.
IMPORTANT
• Be sure to raise the needle before using the
automatic needle threader. Otherwise, the
needle may not 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.
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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 "Note" on page 25.
• If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned
correctly, the thread may become tangled
around the spool pin, possibly causing the
needle to break, resulting in injuries.
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f
g
Note
• When using thread that winds off quickly, such as
metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool
before placing the spool of thread onto the spool
pin.
If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of
the spool.
1 Spool net
2 Thread spool
3 Spool pin
4 Spool cap
* When threading the spool with the spool net on,
make sure that 5-6cm (approx. 2 - 2-1/2 inches) of
thread is pulled out.
* It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension
when using the spool net.
While holding the thread with both hands, pass the
thread through grooves of the thread guide plate.
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1 Thread guide plate
While holding the thread in your right hand, pass the
thread through the thread guide in the direction
indicated.
UPPER THREADING
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