Brother International DreamMaker„ XE VE2200 Users Manual - English - Page 41

UPPER THREADING d Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that f While holding the pull the thread up thread with both hands, from under the thread the thread unwinds from the front of the spool. guide plate. B 1 Getting Ready a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool d Spool felt e Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible, then return the spool pin to its original position. CAUTION • If the thread spool and/or spool cap are set incorrectly, the thread may tangle on the spool pin and cause the needle to break. • Use the spool cap (large, medium, or small) that is closest in size to the thread spool. If a spool cap smaller than the thread spool is used, the thread may become caught in the slit on the end of the spool and cause the needle to break. a Thread guide plate g While holding hand, pass the the thread in your right thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated. h Guide the thread down, up, then down through the groove, as shown in the illustration. Memo • When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the thread spool. a Spool cap (small) b Thread spool (cross-wound thread) c Space • If a spool of thread whose core is 12 mm (1/2 inch) in diameter and 75 mm (3 inches) high is inserted onto the spool pin, use the special spool cap. Memo • Look in the upper groove area to check if the thread catches on the take-up lever visible inside the upper groove area. a Spool cap (special) b 12 mm (1/2 inch) c 75 mm (3 inches) a Look in the upper groove area Basic operations B-39