Brother International SE-400 Users Manual - English - Page 26

GETTING READY Note z When sewing with fine, cross-wound thread, use the small spool cap, and leave a small space between the cap and the spool. Pass the thread behind the thread guide cover h and to the front. While holding the thread near the spool with your right hand, pull the thread with your left hand as shown below. c b 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 upper thread tension may become tighter. Before sewing, refer to "Adjusting the thread tension" (page 59). a b 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 under the pretension disc, pulling it in as far as possible. c d a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin Pull the thread from the spool and pass the g thread under the hook of thread guide. a a Thread guide 24 a a Bobbin-winding thread guide Make sure that the thread passes under the pretension disk. b c d b Hook c Pretension disk d Pull it in as far as possible.