Brother International Innov-is NQ1600E Operation Manual - Page 29

Upper Threading Upper Threading CAUTION • Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. If the spool cap is too small for the spool being used, the thread may catch on the slit in the spool or the needle may break. For more information regarding the choice of spool caps for your thread choice, see page B-15. • When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. • Never use a thread weight of 20 or lower. Note • If the presser foot is not raised, the machine cannot be threaded. Press (Needle position button) once or twice to c raise the needle. 1 1 Needle position button  The needle is correctly raised when the mark on the handwheel is at the top, as shown below. Check the handwheel and, if this mark is not at this position, press (Needle position button) until it is. 1 GETTING READY B Threading the upper thread 1 Mark on handwheel Remove the spool cap that is inserted onto the spool d pin. 1 Turn on the machine. a Raise the presser foot lever to raise the presser foot. b 2 1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap Place the spool of thread onto the spool pin. e Slide the spool onto the pin so that the spool is horizontal and the thread unwinds to the front at the bottom. 1 1 Presser foot lever  The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded. CAUTION • If the spool or the spool cap is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool pin or the needle may break. Basic operations B-19