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 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.

We recommend using the convenient needle

threader(#200262101), included with your machine.

Drawing up Bobbin Thread

ORaise the presser foot. Hold the needle thread lightly with your left hand and rotate handwheel counterclockwise for one complete turn.

(_ Bring the bobbin thread up by pulling the needle thread up.

Pull both threads under and to the back of the

presser foot, leaving 4 to 6" (10 to 15cm) of thread clear.

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Kenmore 385. 17624, 385. 17620 owner manual Threading the Machine, Drawing up Bobbin Thread