Threading the Upper Thread
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This is a simple operation but it is important
to carry out correctly as by not doing so
.
- Start by raising the needle to its highest
point (1), and continue turning the
handwheel counterclockwise until the
needle just slightly begins to descend.
Raise the presser foot to release the
tension discs.
For safety, it is strongly suggested
you turn off the power before threading.
- Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of
thread on the holder with the thread
coming off the spool as shown. For small
thread spools, place small side of spool
holder next to spool. (2)
- Draw thread from spool through the upper
thread guide (3) and pulling thread
through pre-tension spring as illustrated.
(4)
- Thread tension module by leading thread
down right channel and up left channel. (5)
During this process it is helpful to hold the
thread between the spool and thread
guide.
- At the top of this movement pass thread
from right to left through the slotted eye of
the take-up lever and then downwards
again. (6)
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(See page 36 for instructions
on how to use the Automatic needle
threader.)
(8)
several sewing problems could result
Note:
Now pass thread behind the thin wire
needle clamp guide (7) and then down to
the needle which should be threaded from
front to back.
- Pull about 6-8 inches of thread to the rear
beyond the needle eye. Trim thread to
length with built in thread cutter.
Threading the Machine
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