Threading the Machine
• 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 barthread guide on
the left.
[] Thread the needle from front to back.
•Needle threader (For Model 15218, 15616 and 15718)
_i_Knob
_2_Hook
_3_Guide
_4_Thread end
[1!_Raise theneedle to its highest position. Push down the
needle threader knob _i_as far as it will go.
The hook comes out through the needle eye from
behind.
[2JPaying close attention to the needle point, draw the
thread around the guide _3_and under the hook _2_.
[3] Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end _4_
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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