Brother Sewing Machine Quick Reference Guides
Essential guides for preparing the bobbin thread and threading the upper needle.
Guide 1: Preparing the Bobbin Thread
Important Safety Note: Be sure to first read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" in the Operation Manual. Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instruction.
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Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder spindle.
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Guide the thread through the tension disc and the small hook.
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Wind the thread around the bobbin winder spindle and through the thread guide.
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Engage the bobbin winder stopper to hold the bobbin in place.
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The bobbin winder stopper automatically disengages when the bobbin is full.
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Remove the wound bobbin from the winder.
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Place the wound bobbin into the bobbin case.
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Pull the thread through the slot in the bobbin case.
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Insert the bobbin case into the shuttle.
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Secure the bobbin case in the shuttle.
Measurements: Bobbin diameter: approximately 11.5 mm (7/16 inch). Thread length from bobbin: 7-10 cm (3-4 inches). Thread length from bobbin case slot: 1 cm (1/2 inch).
Guide 2: Upper Threading
Important Safety Note: Be sure to first read the "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" in the Operation Manual. Refer to the Operation Manual for detailed instruction.
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Place the thread spool onto the spool pin.
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Guide the thread through the first thread guide.
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Pass the thread around the tension discs.
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Thread the thread through the take-up lever.
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Guide the thread through the upper thread guides.
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Thread the needle eye from front to back.
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Pull the thread under the presser foot.
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Pull up the lower thread using the handwheel.
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Bring both the upper and lower threads to the back of the machine.
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Lower the presser foot.
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Guide the thread around the presser foot.
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Thread the needle eye from left to right.
Measurement: Leave approximately 5 cm (2 inches) of thread extending from the needle.
