Threading
the Machine
o Threading the machine
* Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by
turning the handwheel counterclockwise.,
* Raise the presser foot lifter,
* Place a spool on the spool pin, with thread coming off as
shown.
[] Draw the end of thread around the upper thread guide,
[] While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of
the thread down around the check spring holder.
[] Firmly draw the thread up and from right to left over the
take-up lever then down into the take-up lever eye,,
[_Slide
the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on
the left.
[_Thread
the needle from front to back,
° Needle threader (Model 15218 exclusive)
(_ Knob
Q Hook
(_ Guide
O Thread end
[] Raise the needle to its highest position,, Push down the
needle threader knob O as far as it will goo
The hook comes out through the needle eye from
behind,
[] Paying close attention to the needle point, draw the
thread around the guide (_ and under the hook 0,
[] Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end {_)
with your hand, A loop of the thread is pulled up through
the needle eye,,
NOTE:
The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16
needle, or a #11 Blue needle,
Thread size 50 to 100 is recommended.
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