Brother International DreamWeaver„ VQ3000 Users Manual - English - Page 45

d Pivot the spool pin so that it angles upward. Set the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front of the spool. UPPER THREADING Memo • When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a B small space between the cap and the thread spool. 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. 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 inserted onto the spool pin, use the special spool cap. 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 Spool cap (special) b 12 mm (1/2 inch) c 75 mm (3 inches) f While holding the pull the thread up thread with both hands, from under the thread guide plate. a Thread guide plate g While holding hand, pass the the thread in your right thread through the thread guide in the direction indicated. Basic operations B-43