Upper ThreadingB-20kSlide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide.The thread can easily be slid behind the needle barthread guide by holding the thread in your left hand,then feeding the thread with your right hand, as shown.Make sure that the thread is passed through to the left ofthe tab of the needle bar thread guide.1 Needle bar thread guide2 TabThreading the needleaPull the end of the thread, which has been passedthrough the needle bar thread guide, to the left, thenpass the thread through the notch of the threaderthread guide a, and then firmly pull the thread fromthe front and insert it into the slit of the threaderthread guide disk marked “7” all the way b.• Make sure that the thread passes through the notch ofthe threader thread guide.1 Notch of the threader thread guide2 Threader thread guide diskbCut the thread with the thread cutter on the left side ofthe machine.1 CuttercLower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.1 Presser foot leverMemo• The needle threader can be used with machineneedles 75/11 through 100/16.• The needle threader cannot be used with the wingneedle or the twin needle.• When thread such as transparent nylonmonofilament or specialty threads are used it isnot recommended to use the needle threader.• If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to“Threading the needle manually (without using theneedle threader)” on page B-21.122 1abNote• If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cutcorrectly, lower the presser foot lever so that thethread is held in place before cutting the thread.If this operation is performed, skip step c.• When using thread that quickly winds off thespool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficultto thread the needle if the thread is cut.Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pullout about 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) of thread afterpassing it through the threader thread guidedisks (marked “7”).1 8 cm (approx. 3 inches) or moreaa1
