Threading the Lower Looper

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How to Thread Only the Lower Looper

Cut both needle threads as shown in the figure ana remove them from the needles.

Thread the lower looper and then re-thread the needles.

Open the looper and side covers. Snap off presser foot.

Place the spool of thread on the right

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Sears 385.16631 owner manual Threading the Lower Looper, How to Thread Only the Lower Looper

385.16631 specifications

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