UPPER THREADING46Using the Spool StandThe included spool stand is useful when using threadon spools with a large diameter (cross-wound thread).This spool stand can hold two spools of thread.■ Using the Spool Standa Attach the spool stand to the machine. (page 19.)b Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that thethread feeds off the spool clockwise. Firmly insert thespool cap onto the spool pin.c Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread from theback to the front through the thread guides at the top.When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool, suchas metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to prevent thethread from becoming entangled.Threading sequence; Pull the thread from the spool,place the thread through the ring from the bottom up(1), into the thread guide (2) and through the ring fromthe top down (3). When using the ring, do not use thespool cap base.• Be sure to use a spool capthat is slightly larger than thespool.If the spool cap that is used issmaller or much larger thanthe spool, the thread maycatch and sewingperformance may suffer.• When using thread on a thinspool, place the includedspool felt on the spool pin,place the thread spool on thespool pin so that the center ofthe spool is aligned with thehole at the center of the spoolfelt, and then insert the spoolcap onto the spool pin.1 Spool felt• When using thread on a conespool, use the spool holder.When using cone shapedthread spool with other thancotton thread, it is notnecessary to use spool caps.1 Spool holder• Depending on the size ofspool or the amount of threadremaining, choose theappropriate sized spool cap(large or medium). Spool cap(small) cannot be used withthe spool cap base. 1 Spool cap2 Spool cap baseaaabNote• When using two spools of thread, make sure thatboth spools are feeding in the same direction.• Make sure that the spools do not touch each other,otherwise the thread will not feed off smoothly, theneedle may break, or the thread may break orbecome tangled. In addition, make sure that thespools do not touch the telescopic thread guide atthe center.• Make sure that the thread is not caught under thespool.Note• Guide the thread so that it does not becomeentangled with the other thread.• After feeding the thread as instructed, wind anyexcess thread back onto the spool, otherwise theexcess thread will become tangled.213
