Brother International Innov-is XJ1 Operation Manual - Page 44

UPPER THREADING UPPER THREADING Upper Threading CAUTION • Be sure to thread the machine properly. Improper threading can cause the thread to tangle and break the needle, leading to injury. • When using the walking foot, the side cutter or accessories not included with this machine, attach the accessory to the machine after threading the machine. • The automatic threading function cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. Using (Automatic threading button) may result in damage to the machine. Memo • The automatic threading function can be used with home sewing machine needle sizes 75/11 through 100/16. • The following threads are incompatible with the needle threader. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle. - Speciality thread such as metallic thread - Transparent nylon thread c Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle. Note • If you try to thread the needle automatically without raising the needle, the needle may not be thread correctly and the needle threader may be damaged. d Remove the spool cap onto the spool pin. and place the spool of thread Slide the spool onto the spool pin so that the thread unwinds to the front from the bottom. a b c d 1 Spool pin 2 Spool cap 3 Spool of thread 4 Spool felt e Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin to the right, with the rounded side on as far as the left. possible CAUTION • Choose a spool cap that best fits the size of spool being used. For more information, refer to "Memo" on page 37. a Turn the main power to ON. b Press (Presser foot lifter button) to raise the presser foot.  The upper thread shutter opens so the machine can be threaded. • 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. f While holding the thread with thread through grooves of the both hands, pass the thread guide plate. a a 1 Upper thread shutter 1 Thread guide plate 42