Upper Threading
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Threading the upper thread
a
Turn on the machine.
b
Press
(Needle position button) once or twice to
raise the needle.
If the needle is not raised to it's highest position, the
needle threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure to
press
(Needle position button) to raise the
needle to it's highest position.
c
Touch .
The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (except
).
d
Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.
e
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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The thread unwinds to the front from the bottom.
f
Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin.
Slide the spool cap as far as possible to the right, as
shown, with the rounded side on the left.
Upper Threading
CAUTION
• When threading the upper thread, carefully
follow the instructions. If the upper threading
is not correct, the thread may become tangled
or the needle may break and cause injury.
CAUTION
• When threading the needle, be sure that you
have touched
on the operation panel to
lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries
may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any
other button is pressed and the machine starts.
Memo
• If the presser foot is not raised, the machine cannot
be threaded.
CAUTION
• Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of
spool being used. For more information
regarding the choice of spool caps for your
thread choice, refer to “Note” on page 18.
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
and cause injury.
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