Using the Spool Stand

The included spool stand is useful when using thread spools with a large diameter (cross-wound thread).

1. Spool stand
2. Spool cap (XL) × 2
3. Spool holder × 2
4. Spool cap base × 2
5. Spool felt × 2
6. Ring × 4

   No.2 to No.6 are included in a plastic bag.

Assembling the Spool Stand

1. Hold in the tabs on the spool stand and remove the lid.

   

2. Fully extend the telescopic thread guide shaft until the two internal stoppers snap into place.
   Raise the spool pins.

   
   1. Telescopic thread guide shaft
   2. Spool pins

3. Turn the thread guide counterclockwise.

   

4. Open the upper cover of the machine, and then place the spool stand on the upper cover as shown in the illustration.

   
   IMPORTANT

   • Do not place any object weighing 1 kg (2.2 lb) or more on the top cover. Otherwise the cover may be damaged. The weight of the spool stand with its lid removed is about 280 g (0.6 lb).
   • Do not close the top cover while the spool stand is installed.
   • Do not push or pull the telescopic thread guide or spool pins with extreme force, otherwise damage may result.
   • Do not place any object other than spools of thread on the spool support.
   • Do not try to wind thread on the bobbin while sewing using the spool stand.
   • Make sure that the spool stand is firmly secured. Otherwise, the spool stand may fall during sewing.

About the Thread Spool and Spool Cap

Be sure to use a spool cap (1) that is slightly larger than the spool. If the spool cap that is used is smaller or much larger than the spool, the thread may catch and sewing performance may suffer.

When using thread on a thin spool, place the included spool felt (1) on the spool pin, place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the center of the spool is aligned with the hole at the center of the spool felt, and then insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

When using a cone spool that is taller than the spool pin, use the spool holder (1). When using cone shaped thread spool with other than cotton thread, it is not necessary to use spool caps.

When using fluffy thread such as cotton thread, place a spool cap (1) on the spool cap base (2), as shown in the illustration. Depending on the size of spool or the amount of thread remaining, choose the appropriate sized spool cap. Spool cap (small) cannot be used with the spool cap base.

Thread the Machine Using the Spool Stand

1. Attach the spool stand to the machine. (Assembling the Spool Stand)

2. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread feeds off the spool clockwise. Firmly insert the spool cap onto the spool pin.

   
   CAUTION

   • Make sure that the spools do not touch each other, otherwise the thread will not feed off smoothly, the needle may break and cause injury. In addition, make sure that the spools do not touch the telescopic thread guide at the center.
   • When using 2 spools of thread, make sure that both spools are feeding in the same direction.
   • Make sure that the thread is not caught under the spool.

3. Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guides at the top.

   
   • Guide the thread so that it does not become entangled with the other thread.
   • After feeding the thread as instructed, wind any excess thread back onto the spool, otherwise the excess thread will become tangled.
   • When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool, such as metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to prevent the thread from becoming entangled. Threading sequence: Pull the thread from the spool, place the thread through the ring from the bottom up (1), into the thread guide (2) and through the ring from the top down (3). When using the ring, do not use the spool cap base.
     

4. Pass the thread through the machine’s thread guide from the right to the left.

   
   1. Thread guide

5. Thread the machine according to steps 6 through 15 of Upper Threading.