Brother International NX-450Q Users Manual - English - Page 32

Threading the needle Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the b left side of the machine. This section describes how to thread the needle. Memo z The needle threader can be used with sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16. z Thread with a thickness of 130/20 or thicker cannot be used with the needle threader. z The needle threader cannot be used with the wing needle or the twin needle. z If the needle threader cannot be used, refer to "Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)" (page 33). Pull the end of the thread passed through the a needle bar thread guide to the left, and then pass the thread through the thread guide disk from the front. 1 1 1 a Thread cutter Note z If the thread is pulled through and cannot be cut correctly, lower the presser foot so that the thread is held in place before cutting the thread. If this operation is performed, skip step c. z When using thread that quickly winds off the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks (marked "7"). a Thread guide disk 1 a 80 mm (3 inches) or more Lower the presser foot lever to lower the c presser foot. 1 a Presser foot lever Upper Threading 31