Threading the Needle

 

q

The threading path of all needles is similar. Review

 

the threading procedure of the first needle when

 

 

 

 

threading other needles.

 

w

Threading needle No.1

z

 

 

z Place a thread cone on the front right spool pin.

 

 

 

 

Draw the thread up and pass it through the right

 

 

hole in the thread guide bar from behind.

 

 

Slip the thread under the tension leaf.

 

 

q Hole in the thread guide bar

 

 

w Tension leaf

u

 

x

x Draw the thread to the right pre-tension control.

 

e

Pass the thread through the guide hole from

 

behind.

r

While holding the thread with both hands, slip the

 

thread under the tension disk of the pre-tension

 

control.

r

Hook the thread aroung the guide pin from right to

e

left.

t

Make sure to insert the thread under the tension

disk by tugging the thread.

e Guide hole

r Pre-tension control t Guide pin

cv i

NOTE:

Refer to the illustration for the thread path of each pre-tension.

cPush back the tension release lever so the tension disk of the tension control will open.

y Tension release lever u Tension control

v Hold the thread with both hands and pull it down

yalong the right channel.

i Channel

u

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Janome MB-4 manual Threading the Needle, Threading needle No.1