Brother 888-F42, Operation Manual

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Upper Threading
B-20
Threading the upper thread
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When threading the upper thread, carefully follow
the instructions.
a
Turn on the machine.
b
Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot.
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Presser foot lever
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The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can
be threaded.
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Shutter
c
Press (Needle position button) once or twice to
raise the needle.
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Needle position button
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The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the
handwheel is at the top, as shown below. Check the
handwheel and, if this mark is not at this position, press
(Needle position button) until it is.
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Mark on handwheel
Upper Threading
CAUTION
• Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing
you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size
of spool being used. If the spool cap is too
small for the spool being used, the thread may
catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may
break. When using mini king thread spool, use
the thread spool insert (mini king thread
spool). For more information regarding the
choice of spool caps for your thread choice,
see page B-15.
• 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 bend or break.
• Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower.
• Use the needle and the thread in the correct
combination. For details on the correct
combination of needles and threads, refer to
“Fabric/Thread/Needle Combinations” on
page B-27.
Note
• If the presser foot is not raised, the machine
cannot be threaded.
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a
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