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b Lower the presser foot lever. While lowering the needle threader lever, c hook the thread onto the guide. aNeedle holder bNeedle threader lever cGuide 1 17 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE d Fully lower the needle threader lever. • The end of the needle threader rotates toward you and the hook passes through the eye of the needle. Catch the thread on the hook as shown below. e a Hook b Thread f While lightly holding the thread, release the needle threader lever. The hook will pull the thread through the needle. Pull out about 5 cm (2 inch) of thread through g the needle toward the back of the sewing machine. a 5 cm (2 inch) Note . If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. Drawing up the lower thread Drawing up the lower thread Lightly hold the end of the upper thread. a a Upper thread b While holding the end of the upper thread, raise the needle either by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up or by pressing (needle position button) (for models equipped with the needle position button) once or twice. or a Mark b Needle position button Pull on the upper thread to draw up the lower c thread. a Upper thread b Lower thread d Pull out about 10 cm (4 inch) of both threads and pull them toward the back of the machine under the presser foot. a Upper thread b Lower thread ¦ For models equipped with the quick-set bobbin You can begin sewing immediately without drawing up the bobbin thread. When sewing gathers or darts, you can draw up the lower thread by hand so that some thread will be left over. Before you draw up the lower thread, put the bobbin back in. Pass the thread along the slit in the direction a of the arrow, and leave it there without cutting it. • The bobbin cover should still be removed. b Draw up the lower thread as described in steps 1 to 4. Replace the bobbin cover. c 1 19 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE REPLACING THE NEEDLE This section provides information on sewing machine needles. Needle precautions Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below. CAUTION . Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. . Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injury. Needle types and their uses The sewing machine needle that should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew. Fabric Type/Application Thread Size of Needle Type Size Medium weight fabrics Broadcloth Cotton thread 60–80 75/11–90/14 Taffeta Synthetic thread Flannel, Gabardine Silk thread 50–80 Thin fabrics Lawn Cotton thread 60–80 65/9–75/11 Georgette Synthetic thread Challis, Satin Silk thread 50–80 Thick fabrics Denim Cotton thread 30–50 90/14–100/16 Corduroy Synthetic thread 50 Tweed Silk thread Stretch fabrics Jersey Thread for knits 50–60 Ball point needle (golden colored) 75/11–90/14 Tricot Easily frayed fabrics Cotton thread 50–80 65/9–90/14 Synthetic thread Silk thread For top-stitching Synthetic thread 30 90/14–100/16 Silk thread Memo . The smaller the thread number, the thicker the thread; and the larger the needle number, the thicker the needle. . Use the ball point needle when sewing on stretch fabrics or fabrics where skipped stitches easily occur. . Use a 90/14 to 100/16 needle with transparent nylon threads, regardless of the fabric being sewn. . A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is purchased. CAUTION Replacing the needle . The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table on the previous page. If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break. In addition, the stitching may be uneven or puckered or there may be skipped stitches. Checking the needle Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated. Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. 1 2 a Flat side b Needle type marking ¦ Correct needle 1 a Flat surface ¦ Incorrect needle If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use a bent needle. 1 a Flat surface Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the needle” . Raise the needle by turning the handwheel a toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up. (With models equipped...

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