Brother International Innov-ís 80 Users Manual - English - Page 25

GETTING READY Memo z When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. c b Pass the thread under the thread guide cover h from the back to the front. Hold the thread with your right hand so that there is no slack in the thread that is pulled out, and then pass the thread under the thread guide cover with your left hand. a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space z When using thread that winds off quickly, such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the spool net over the spool before placing the spool of thread onto the spool pin. If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool. When the spool net is used, the tension of the upper thread will slightly increase. Be sure to check the thread tension. For details, refer to "Adjusting the Thread Tension" (page 57). 1 2 3 4 a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin While holding the spool with your right hand, g pull the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread under the thread guide. a a Thread guide cover Pull the thread to the right, pass it under the i hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide, and then wind the thread counterclockwise between the discs, pulling it in as far as possible. a Hook of the bobbin-winding thread guide b Pretension disk Note z Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk. While using your left hand to hold the thread j that was passed through the bobbin-winding thread guide, use your right hand to wind the end of the thread clockwise around the bobbin five or six times. 1 a Thread guide 24