KNOWINC
YOUR SEWING MACHINE
Using the needle threader
(for models equipped with
a needle threader)
This feature is only available on certain models.
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)
• The needle threader can
be
used with a
75/
11
through
100
/
16
home sewing
machine
needle. However, the needle
threader cannot
be
used with a 65/9
home sewing machine
needle. When
us
ing
special thread such as transparent
nylon thread
or
meta
lli
c thread, the
needle threader cannot be used.
• Thread with a thickness of 130/120
or
thicker cannot be used with the needle
threader.
• The needle threader
ca
nnot
be
used with
the wing
needle
or
the twin needle.
•
If
the needle threader cannot
be
used,
refer to
"Upper threading" on page 17.
0
Follow steps O to O from "Upper
threading"
on
page
17
before using the
needle threader.
e Lower the presser foot lever.
A Make sure that the mark on the wheel
V points up as shown in the following
illustration.
(j)
Ma
rk
on
th
e wheel
19
While lowering the needle threader lever,
hook the thread onto the guide.
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de
r
@ Needle
th
r
eade
r l
eve
r
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Needle hol
de
r
® Needle
threader
l
eve
r
@
Gui
de
Pull down the needle threader lever
as
mu
ch as possible, and then turn the lever
toward the back of the machine (away
from you). Make sure
that
the
hook passes
through the eye
of
the
needle and grabs
the thread.
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Hook
®
Threa
d
• Hold
the
thread
in
front
of
the
needle
to
make
sure
that
the
hook
grabs
it.