BASIC EMBROIDERY
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Threading the needle
Use the automatic needle-threading mechanism to thread the
needle.
a
Press the automatic needle-threading button.
The hook of the automatic needle-threading
mechanism passes through the eye of the needle.
b
Pull out about 15 cm (approx. 6 inches) of thread.
Then, as shown in the illustration, pass the thread
under the fork of the automatic needle-threading
mechanism from the right, and then catch the thread
with the hook that passes through the eye of the
needle.
c
Pass the thread under the guide on the presser foot.
• Make sure that the thread securely passes through the
notch in the guide on the presser foot.
d
Securely pass the thread through the groove in the
thread cutter, and then lightly pull the thread to cut it.
e
Press the automatic needle-threading button.
1
Automatic needle-threading mechanism
2
Wiper
• The threader moves back away from the needle. The
thread is pulled through the needle eye.
• The wiper comes out and catches the thread between
the needle and the threader.
• The threader goes back to the original home position.
This completes the threading.
IMPORTANT
• When using 65/9 needles or thinner, manually
thread the needle. If the automatic needle-
threading mechanism is used, its hook may be
damaged.
• If the needle is not fully inserted, the hook of
the automatic needle-threading mechanism
will not pass through the eye of the needle
during automatic needle threading, and the
hook may bend or the needle cannot be
threaded.
• If the hook of the automatic needle-threading
mechanism is damaged, you cannot thread the
machine. In this case, replace the hook by
yourself. (page 99)
• While the hook of the automatic needle-
threading mechanism is passed through the
eye of the needle, do not rotate the
handwheel. The automatic needle-threading
mechanism may be damaged. If you turn the
handwheel, the automatic needle-threading
mechanism will return to its initial position to
avoid damage.
1
Hook
2
Fork
Note
• When catching the thread with the hook, be careful
that the thread does not become loose.
1
Guide on presser
foot
2
Notch in guide on
presser foot
1
Groove in thread
cutter
Note
• If the thread is not correctly passed through the
groove in the thread cutter, the message [Wiper
error] appears and the needle cannot be threaded.
Be sure to securely pass the thread through the
groove.
• Pull out enough thread. If enough thread is not
pulled out, the thread cannot be pulled through the
thread cutter.
Memo
• The Wiper is the mechanism for pulling the thread
to back when the needle threader is used and
when the thread is trimmed during embroidery.
a
b
