Threading

the Machine

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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 the thread coming off as shown

[] Draw the end of the 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 from right to left over the take-up lever, and 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, or use a needle threader

 

 

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Needle threader

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Knob

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Hook

 

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Guide

 

(_) Thread end

[] Raise the needle to its highest position_ Push down the needle threader knob C) as far as it will go,.

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 (_)_

[] 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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Kenmore 385.16231 owner manual Threading Machine, Needle threader, Knob

385.16231 specifications

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