Brother International CE-5500/CE-5500PRW Operation Manual - Page 19
Using the needle threader for models, equipped with the needle threader
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Turn off the sewing machine. j CAUTION ● Make sure you turn the power off while threading the machine without using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader). If you accidentally step on the foot controller and the machine starts to sew, you could be injured. Thread the needle from front to back and pull k out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread. While lowering the needle threader lever, hook c the thread onto the guide. 1 a Needle holder b Needle threader lever c Guide Fully lower the needle threader lever. d a 5 cm (2 inches) Note ● If the thread take-up lever is lowered, the upper thread cannot be wrapped around the thread takeup lever. Make sure you raise the presser foot lever and the thread take-up lever before you feed the upper thread. ● If you incorrectly feed the thread you may cause sewing problems. ■ Using the needle threader (for models equipped with the needle threader) CAUTION ● The needle threader can be used with a 75/11 through 100/16 home sewing machine needle. However, the needle threader cannot be used with a 65/9 home sewing machine needle. When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used. ● Thread with a thickness of 130/120 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. ● The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. ● If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to "Upper threading" (page 15). Follow steps a through j of the procedure in a "Upper threading". Lower the presser foot lever. b The hook passes through the eye of the needle, and catch the thread. a Hook b Thread Release the needle threader lever. Then pull the e loop of the thread. a Loop of thread CAUTION ● Be careful not to pull on the thread with force or it may bend the needle. ● If the thread does not pass through the eye of the needle, start from step c again. 17