EMBROIDERING TUTORIAL
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Threading the needle
Use the automatic needle-threading mechanism to
thread the needle.
a
Press the automatic needle-threading
button.
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The hook on the automatic needle-threading
mechanism passes through the eye of the needle.
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The spool thread indicator is turned off.
b
Pull out about 150 mm (6 inches) of thread.
Allow thread to relax and eliminate any
stress on the 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.
1
Hook
2
Fork
c
Pass the thread under the guide on the
presser foot.
1
Guide on presser foot
2
Notch in guide on 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.
1
Groove in thread cutter
CAUTION
• 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 bent or damaged, contact your
authorized Baby Lock retailer.
• While the hook of the automatic needle-
threading mechanism is passed through the
eye of the needle, do not rotate the
handwheel, otherwise the automatic needle-
threading mechanism may be damaged.
Note
• To avoid damage, the automatic needle-
threading mechanism may return to the
back position when you turn the handwheel.
• The automatic needle-threading mechanism
can thread one needle at the sewing
position. When this mechanism is used, be
sure that the needle bar that you want to
thread is positioned as the sewing position,
otherwise the automatic needle-threading
mechanism cannot be used at the particular
needle. If the needle bar is not at the sewing
position, move it there. (Refer to page 62.)
Note
• When catching the thread with the hook, be
careful that the thread does not become
loose.
