Thread the thread cassette with the thread ; from the spool on the extra spool pin.; Insert the thread cassette (with the extra spool - Page 37

Upper Threading    

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4

Thread the thread cassette with the thread 
from the spool on the extra spool pin.

• For more details, refer to “Loading the spool 

into the thread cassette” (page 25).

5

Insert the thread cassette (with the extra spool 
pin attached) into the thread cassette 
compartment.

Use both hands to press down on both sides of 
the extra spool pin.

X

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

X

The extra spool pin is now installed.

Thread the needle manually 
(without using the needle threader)

When using special thread, thread with a thickness 
of 130/20 or less, the wing needle or the twin needle 
which cannot be used with the needle threader, 
thread the needle as described below.

1

Remove the needle.

• Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 38).
• When using the wing needle, the twin 

needle or thread that cannot be used with 
the needle threader, be sure to remove the 
needle, otherwise the machine may be 
damaged.

2

Check that the thread cassette indicator is lit 
up in green, and then insert the thread 
cassette into the thread cassette 
compartment.

• For details, refer to 

1

 through 

2

(page 28).

X

Pass the thread through the needle bar 
thread hook.

1

Needle bar thread hook

3

Install a needle.

• Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 38).

4

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle 
from front to back.

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