Insert the thread cassette into the thread ; Raise the presser foot lever, carefully pull on ; the loop of thread passed through the eye of - Page 29

Upper Threading    

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1

• If the needle is not raised to the correct 

position, the needle cannot be threaded with 
the needle threader. Be sure to check that 
the thread cassette indicator is lit up in green 
before inserting the thread cassette.

2

Insert the thread cassette into the thread 
cassette compartment.

Slowly press down on the thread cassette until 
it clicks into place.

1

Needle bar thread hook

X

At the same time that the thread cassette is 
inserted, the needle is threaded.

X

The thread cassette indicator goes off.

• If the needle could not be threaded or the 

thread was not passed through the needle 
bar thread hook, refer to “ Loading the spool 
into the thread cassette”  (page 19) and 
perform the procedure again starting from 
step 

2

.

3

Raise the presser foot lever, carefully pull on 
the loop of thread passed through the eye of 
the needle to pull out the end of the thread.
Carefully pull the loop of thread toward the 
rear of the machine.

4

Pass the thread through the presser foot, and 
then pull out about 10-15 cm (3/8-5/8 inch) 
of thread toward the rear of the machine.

1

10-15 cm (3/8-5/8 inch)

X

The upper threading is finished.

1

1

Push here

●

The needle threader is operated when the 
needle is threaded. Be sure to keep your 
hands and other items away from the 
needle, otherwise injuries may occur.

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CAUTION

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