Brother International DreamWeaver„ VQ3000 Users Manual - English - Page 46

UPPER THREADING h Guide the thread down, up, then down through the groove, as shown in the illustration. k Pass the thread through the thread guide disks (marked "7"). Make sure that the thread passes through the groove in the thread guide. 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 Groove in thread guide l Pull the thread up through the thread cutter to cut the thread, as shown in the illustration. a Look in the upper groove area i Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked "6") by holding the thread with both hands and guiding it as shown in the illustration. a Thread cutter Note • When using thread that quickly winds off the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks (marked "7"). a Needle bar thread guide j Press the "Presser Foot lower presser foot. Lifter" button to a 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) or more B-44