285431 2154213222143315432Threading the Machineï Threading the machine* Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position byturning the handwheel counterclockwise.* Raise the presser foot lifter.* Place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread comingoff as shown.Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide.While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end ofthe thread down around the check spring holder.Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over thetake-up lever, and down into the take-up lever eye.Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide onthe left.Thread the needle from front to back, or use a needlethreader.ï Needle threaderq Knobw Hooke Guider Thread endz Raise the needle to its highest position. Push down theneedle threader knob q as far as it will go.The hook comes out through the needle eye frombehind.x Paying close attention to the needle point, draw thethread around the guide e and under the hook w.c Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end rwith your hand. A loop of the thread is pulled up throughthe needle eye.NOTE:The needle threader can be used with a #11 to #16needle, or a #11 Blue needle.Thread size 50 to 100 is recommended.