Threading the Machine
= Threading the machine
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Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by
turning the handwheel counterclockwise.
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Raise the pressure foot lifter_
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Place a spool on the spool pin, with thread coming off as
shown.
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Draw the end of thread around the upper thread guide.
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While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of
the thread down around the check spring holder_
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Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the take-up
lever and down into the take-up lever eye.
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Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on the
left.
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Thread the needle from front to back or use a needle
threader.
° Needle threader
[] Raise the needle to its highest position. Pull down the
needle threader knob as far as it will go_
[] Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration,
then insert hook (_ into the needle eye. Lead the thread
around guide (_) and under hook _,
[] Turn the knob in the direction of the arrow in the illustration,
drawing the thread loop through the needle,
[] Pull the thread through the needle eye.
* The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle or a #11 Blue needle.
Thread size 50 to 100 should work well.
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