

UPPER THREADING
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UPPER THREADING
Upper Threading
Press
o
o
o
o
in this order to display a
video example of the operation on the LCD (see 
page 34). Follow the steps explained below to 
complete the operation.
a
Turn the main power to ON.
b
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to 
raise the presser foot.
o
The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can 
be threaded.
a
Upper thread shutter
c
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise 
the needle.
CAUTION
• Be sure to thread the machine properly.
Improper threading can cause the thread to 
tangle and break the needle, leading to injury.
• When using the walking foot, the side cutter or
accessories not included with this machine, 
attach the accessory to the machine after 
threading the machine.
Memo
• The automatic threading function can be
used with sewing machine needle sizes 75/
11 through 100/16.
• Thread such as transparent nylon monofila-
ment thread and thread with a thickness of 
130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the 
automatic threading function. 
• The automatic threading function cannot be
used with the wing needle or the twin nee-
dle.
Memo
• This machine is equipped with an upper
thread shutter, allowing you to check that 
the upper threading is performed correctly.
Note
• If you try to thread the needle automatically
without raising the needle, the thread may 
not thread correctly.