Upper Threading 351————————————————————————————————————————————————————Notez If the thread is pulled through and cannot becut correctly, lower the presser foot so thatthe thread is held in place before cutting thethread. If this operation is performed, skipstep c.z When using thread that quickly winds off thespool, such as metallic thread, it may bedifficult to thread the needle if the thread iscut.Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter,pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) ofthread after passing it through the threadguide disks (marked “7”).a 80 mm (3 inches) or morecLower the presser foot lever to lower thepresser foot.a Presser foot leverdLower the needle threader lever on the leftside of the machine until it clicks, and thenslowly return the lever to its original position.a Needle threader leverX The thread is passed through the eye of theneedle.Notez If the needle was not completely threaded,but a loop in the thread was formed in theeye of the needle, carefully pull the loopthrough the eye of the needle to pull out theend of the thread.CAUTIONeRaise the presser foot lever, pass the end of thethread through the embroidery foot hole.X The upper threading is finished.Now that the upper threading and the lowerthreading are finished, you are ready tobegin embroidering.Notez If the needle is not raised, the needlethreader cannot thread the needle. Be sureto press (“Needle Position” button) toraise the needle before using the needlethreader.111● When pulling out the thread, do not pullit with extreme force, otherwise theneedle may break or bend.