Initial
Set-Up
IMPORTANT
Read all Set-Up Instructions before beginning set-up
O Lower looper thread
(_ Upper looper thread
d_ Right needle thread
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Left needle thread
(_)Threading
chart (Located behind looper cover)
(_Thread
guide
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(_ Needle thread
(_ Presser foot
q@_Needleplate
For your convenience, your Kenmore Serger has been
pre-threaded for initial set-up, if this initial set-up does not
succeed, or for detailed instructions on basic Serger
threading, see Rethreading the Serger, page 24-36, and!or
consult the Quick Reference Chart..
[] Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine,
Raise telescoping thread guide ba_
Place spool cones supplied or of your choice on spool
holders
Tie a tail of thread from each of the cones to the four
existing threads as follows:
o Far right cone to lower looper thread
(green position (_)
° Second cone from right to upper looper thread
(red position (_))
o Second cone from left to right needle thread
(blue position (_))
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Far left cone to left needle thread
(orange position 0)
Pull the threads from the spools and draw them through
the thread guides, then tie the thread ends together..
[_ Raise presser foot.
Turn handwheel clockwise (away from you) until
needles are fully raised°
Pull all threads out from behind the presser foot until the
knots come near to the eyes of the needles and loopers°
Cut out knots, then thread the needles and loopers.
[] Before starting to serge, all threads should be beneath
the presser foot and pulled to the back of the machine
4" (10 cm)..
Make sure threads are not caught below needle plate.
(Draw the needle threads in the direction of A)
Lower presser foot and turn handwheel counterclockwise
(toward you) to chain off 3 or 4 stitches.
Plug in machine and turn it on. You are now ready to
serge
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