Brother PC 3000 - Manual (Page 20)

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4. While holding the end of the thread with your left hand, pass
the thread through the guides in the order shown by the num-
bers.
Note
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If the thread is pushed down at 1 to make it taut, it can be
passed around the other thread guides more easily.
- Incorrectly feeding the thread will result in faulty sewing.
1 Thread take-up lever
Threading the take-up lever
5. Lower the presser foot.
6. Guide the thread through the wire loop and thread through
needle eye.
1 Wire loop
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You do not need to pull the bobbin thread up before you start
sewing.
7. Pass the thread underneath the presser foot and pull it out
from the rear of the machine by about 5 cm.
Note
Always raise the presser foot before removing the upper thread from
the machine or damage may occur to the auto thread tension unit.
8. When using the auto-threading device, gently pull the thread
towards you.
1 Needle threader lever
2 Guide (Large hook)
* Lowering the presser foot will engage the automatic tension
and will allow you to grip the thread as you proceed.
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9. Lower the needle threader lever all the way down using your
left index finger. Check that the thread is held by the guide
(large hook) and that the third hook on the needle threader
has passed through the eye of the needle.
1 Second set of hooks
2 Third hook
10. As you lower the needle threader lever, pull the thread to the
left and catch it on the large hook. When the needle threader
lever is in the lowest position, pull the thread in front of the
needle’s eye and catch it on the third hook.
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