Baby Lock Quilter's Choice BLQC2, Instruction And Reference Manual

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Upper Threading 29
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Threading the needle
This section describes how to thread the needle.
Memo
z
The needle threader can be used with
sewing machine needles 75/11 through
100/16.
z
Thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker
cannot be used with the needle threader.
z
The needle threader cannot be used with the
wing needle or the twin needle.
z
If the needle threader cannot be used, refer
to “Threading the needle manually (without
using the needle threader)” (page 31).
a
Pull the end of the thread passed through the
needle bar thread guide to the left, and then
pass the thread through the thread guide disk
from the front.
a Thread guide disk
b
Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the
left side of the machine.
a Thread cutter
Note
z
If the thread is pulled through and cannot be
cut correctly, lower the presser foot so that
the thread is held in place before cutting the
thread. If this operation is performed, skip
step
c
.
z
When using thread that quickly winds off the
spool, such as metallic thread, it may be
difficult to thread the needle if the thread is
cut.
Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter,
pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of
thread after passing it through the thread
guide disks (marked “7”).
a 80 mm (3 inches) or more
c
Lower the presser foot lever to lower the
presser foot.
a
Presser foot lever
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