Upper ThreadingGETTING READYBasic operations B-21BdLower the needle threader lever on the left side of themachine until it clicks, and then slowly return the leverto its original position.1 Hook2 Needle threader lever→ The hook is rotated and passes the thread through theeye of the needle.eCarefully pull the end of thread that was passedthrough the eye of the needle.If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop inthe thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefullypull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull outthe end of the thread.fRaise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the threadthrough and under the presser foot, and then pull outabout 5 cm (approx. 2 inches) of thread toward therear of the machine.1 5 cm (approx. 2 inches)Threading the needle manually (withoutusing the needle threader)When using specialty thread, such as transparent nylonthread, a wing needle or a twin needle which cannot be usedwith the needle threader, thread the needle as describedbelow.aThread the machine until you reach the eye of theneedle.• For details, refer to “Threading the upper thread” onpage B-18.b Lower the presser foot lever.1 Presser foot leverc Insert the thread through the eye of the needle fromfront to back.dRaise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the threadthrough and under the presser foot, and then pull outabout 5 cm (approx. 2 inches) of thread toward therear of the machine.Note• If the needle is not raised to its highest position,the needle threader cannot thread the needle.Turn the handwheel counterclockwise until theneedle is at its highest position. The needle iscorrectly raised when the mark on the handwheelis at the top, as shown under step c onpage B-18.CAUTION• When pulling out the thread, do not pull itwith extreme force, otherwise the needle maybreak or bend.1CAUTION• Make sure you turn the power off whilethreading the needle manually. Otherwiseinjuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” buttonor any other button is pressed and the machinestarts operating.1
