Operation Manual

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE
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1
5
Release the needle threader lever. Then pull
the loop of the thread.
1
Loop of thread
CAUTION
• Be careful not to pull on the thread with force
or it may bend the needle.
• If the thread does not pass through the eye of
the needle, start from step
3
again.
6
Raise the presser foot lever.
1
Presserfoot
lever
7
Pass the end of the thread as illustrated
bellow.
1
5cm(2inches)
Note
•If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause
sewing problems.
Drawing up the lower thread
1
Lightly hold the end of the upper thread.
1
Upperthread
2
While holding the end of the upper thread,
raise the needle in the following way.
or
1 Turn the handwheel so
that the mark on the
wheel points up.
2 PresstheNeedleposition
button(forthemodels
equippedwiththisbutton).
3
Pull on the upper thread to draw up the
lower thread.
1
Upperthread
2
Lower thread
4
Pull out about 10 cm (4 inches) of both
threads and pull them toward the back of the
machine under the presser foot.
1
Upperthread
2
Lower thread
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For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin
Youcanbeginsewingimmediatelywithoutdrawing
upthebobbinthread.Whensewinggathersor
darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand
so that some thread will be left over. Before you
draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in.
1
Pass the thread along the slit in the direction
of the arrow, and leave it there without
cutting it.
•The bobbin cover should still be removed.
2
Draw up the lower thread as described in
steps 1 to 4.
3
Replace the bobbin cover.