Upper Threading
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i
While lightly holding down the bobbin with your right
hand (
1
), continue guiding the thread through the slit
with your left hand (
2
). Then, cut the thread with the
cutter (
3
).
j
Reattach the bobbin cover.
Insert the tab of the bobbin cover into the notch of the
needle plate cover, and then lightly press down on the
right side.
k
Press
to unlock all keys and buttons.
Threading the upper thread
When threading the upper thread, carefully follow
the instructions.
a
Turn on the machine.
b
Press
(Needle position button) once or twice to
raise the needle.
c
Press .
• When the message [OK to automatically lower the
presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, press
to continue.
The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (except
).
Memo
• By guiding the thread around the tab of the needle
plate cover, passing the thread as shown by
2
in
this illustration, then lightly pulling the thread at
3
,
the thread will enter the tension spring of the
bobbin case to apply the appropriate tension to the
bobbin thread during embroidering.
Memo
• Be sure to complete the bobbin threading correctly
according to these instructions. If the thread is
simply placed in the slit in the needle plate cover,
the bobbin thread will not be correctly threaded,
resulting in poor embroidering performance or
incorrect thread tension.
Upper Threading
CAUTION
• 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.
CAUTION
• When threading the needle, be sure that you
have pressed
on the operation panel to
lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries
may occur if the “Start/Stop” button or any
other button is pressed and the machine starts.
