Brother 888-F42, Operation Manual

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Upper Threading
B-24
Pulling up the bobbin thread
When making gathers or before free motion quilting, first pull
up the bobbin thread as described below.
a
Refer to “Threading the upper thread” (page B-20) to
thread the machine with the upper thread and thread
the needle.
b
Follow steps
d
to
f
“Installing the bobbin” (page B-
17) for installing the bobbin to insert the bobbin into
the bobbin case.
c
Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
d
While lightly holding the upper thread with your left
hand, press
(Needle position button) twice to
lower and then raise the needle.
→
The bobbin thread is looped around the upper thread
and can be pulled up.
e
Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull out the
end of the bobbin thread.
f
Pull up the bobbin thread, pass it under the presser
foot and pull it about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the back
of the machine, making it even with the upper thread.
g
Reattach the bobbin cover.
Insert the tab in the lower-left corner of the bobbin
cover, and then lightly press down on the right side.
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