I have the S9, which I think is sort of a baby 15000. My needle
threader is not "automatic" I manually push down on the threader
lever. It works intermittently. Sometimes right away, sometimes only
after many tries, sometimes not at all. Last time I threaded the
needle manually without the threader, but my sight is such that it
is difficult.
I used a Klase 80/12 that I received free with a Nancy's Notions
order. The needle threader hook stuck in the needle eye. I had great
difficulty getting it out. When It happened a second time I decided
the throw the Klase needle out the next time I changed thread. So
now I'm wondering if the needle could be a problem. I am using
Schmetz needles. Does anyone else have a problem using the needle
threader with certain brands of needles?