Brother International PR1055X Operation Manual - Page 87

Use the included threader to pass the thread into the j number 1 needle bar thread guide. BASIC EMBROIDERY Pull out about 150 mm (6 inches) of thread. Then, as b shown in the illustration, pass the thread under the fork of the automatic needle-threading mechanism from the right, and then catch the thread with the hook that passes through the eye of the needle. 1 Hook 2 Fork 2 1 Needle bar thread guide 2 Threader Threading the needle Use the automatic needle-threading mechanism to thread the needle. Note • The automatic needle-threading mechanism can thread one needle at the embroidering position. When this mechanism is used, be sure that the needle bar that you want to thread is positioned at the embroidering position, otherwise the automatic needle-threading mechanism cannot be used at the particular needle. If the needle bar is not at the embroidering position, move it there. (page 86) Press the automatic needle-threading button. a Note • When catching the thread with the hook, be careful that the thread does not become loose. Pass the thread under the guide on the presser foot. c 1 Guide on presser foot 2 Notch in guide on presser foot • Make sure that the thread securely passes through the notch in the guide on the presser foot. Securely pass the thread through the groove in the d thread cutter, and then lightly pull the thread to cut it. 1 Groove in thread cutter  The hook on the automatic needle-threading mechanism passes through the eye of the needle. CAUTION • If the needle is not fully inserted, the hook of the automatic needle-threading mechanism will not pass through the eye of the needle during automatic needle threading, and the hook may bend or the needle cannot be threaded. • If the hook of the automatic needle-threading mechanism is bent or damaged, contact your authorized Brother dealer. • While the hook of the automatic needlethreading mechanism is passed through the eye of the needle, do not rotate the handwheel. The automatic needle-threading mechanism may be damaged. If you turn the handwheel, the automatic needle-threading mechanism will return to its initial position to avoid damage. Note • If the thread is not correctly passed through the groove in the thread cutter, the message [Wiper error] appears and the needle cannot be threaded. Be sure to securely pass the thread through the groove. • If enough thread is not pulled out, the thread cannot be pulled through the thread cutter. Memo • The Wiper is the mechanism for pulling the thread to back when the needle threader is used and when the thread is trimmed during embroidery. 85