Brother PC-420 User Manual

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Upper Threading     31
Using thread that winds off 
quickly
When using thread that winds off quickly, such as 
transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, place the 
enclosed spool net over the spool before placing the 
spool of thread onto the spool pin.
If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the 
spool.
1 Spool net
2 Spool
3 Spool cap
4 Spool pin
Pulling up the bobbin thread
When making gathers or before free-motion quilting, 
first pull up the bobbin thread as described below.
1
Insert the bobbin into the shuttle.
• Refer to steps 
1
 through 
5
 of “Installing the 
bobbin” (page 22).
2
Pass the bobbin thread through the slot.
Do not cut the thread with the cutter.
3
While lightly holding the upper thread with 
your left hand, press 
 (needle position 
button) twice to raise the needle.
1 Needle position button
X
The bobbin thread is looped around the 
upper thread and can be pulled up.
4
Carefully pull the upper thread upward to pull 
out the end of the bobbin thread.
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1
3
4
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