THREADING THE UPPER THREAD
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It is important to carry out the threading
correctly as by not doing so
Start by raising the needle to its highest point,
and also raise the presser foot to release the
tension discs.
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several sewing
problems could result.
. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of
thread on the spool pin so that the thread
comes from the front of the spool place the
spool cap at the end of the spool pin.
2. Draw the thread from the spool through the
upper thread guide.
3. Guide the thread around the thread guide
pulling the thread through the pre-tension
spring as illustrated.
4. Thread the tension module by passing the
thread between the silver discs.
5. Then, down and around the check spring
holder.
6. At the top of this movement, pass the thread
from right to the left through the slotted eye of
the take-up lever and then downwards again.
7. Pass the thread behind the flat, horizontal
thread guide.
8. Now take the thread behind the needle
clamp guide and then down to the needle
which should be threaded from the front to
the back. Pull out about 10cm (4 inches) of
thread to the rear beyond the needle eye.
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