Using The Needle Threader (For Models Equipped With A Needle Threader) - Brother BB370 Operation Manual

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — — —
Put the thread behind the guide above the
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needle.
• The thread can easily be passed behind the
needle bar thread guide by holding the
thread in your left hand, then feeding the
thread with your right hand.
1 Needle bar thread guide
Thread the needle from front to back
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leaving a thread tail of about 5 cm
(2 inch).
• If your sewing machine is equipped with a
needle threader, use the needle threader to
thread the needle (see next section).
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1 5 cm (2 inch)
Note
● Make sure you raise the presser foot lever
and the thread take-up lever before you feed
the upper thread.
● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may
cause sewing problems.
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This feature is only available on certain models.
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Using the needle threader
(for models equipped with
a needle threader)
CAUTION
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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.
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Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or
thicker cannot be used with the needle
threader.
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The needle threader cannot be used with
the wing needle or the twin needle.
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If the needle threader cannot be used,
refer to "Upper threading" on page 17.
Follow steps to
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threading" on page 17 before using the
needle threader.
Lower the presser foot lever.
Make sure that the mark on the wheel
points up as shown in the following
illustration.
1 Mark on the wheel
While lowering the needle threader lever,
hook the thread onto the guide.
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1 Needle holder
2 Needle threader lever
from "Upper
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