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3 Hold the thread at both ends and tug gently to
ensure the thread is correctly inserted between
the tension disks. ( If the presser foot lifter is
raised, the thread easily inserts between the
tension discs.)
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Tension dial
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Tension disks
4 Pass the thread through the thread guide (A) from the
right.
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Thread guide (A)
5 Draw the thread to the left and pass it through the
thread guide (B).
Draw the thread up and slip it behind the take-up
lever cover.
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Thread guide (B)
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Take-up lever cover
6 Pull the thread down and slip it behind the thread
guide (C) from the right.
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Thread guide (C)
7 Thread each needle as follows:
Left Needle (A): Pass the thread behind the thread
guide plate from the left. Pass the thread between the
first and second prongs from the left.
Center needle (B): Pass the thread behind the
thread guide plate from the right. Pass the thread
between two inner prongs.
Right needle (C): Pass the thread behind the thread
guide plate from the right. Pass the thread between
the first and second prongs from the right.
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Thread guide plate
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Prongs
8 Slip all the threads behind the needle bar thread
guide from the right.
Thread each needle with the threader (see below).
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Needle bar thread guide
How to use the threader
1 Hold the grip of the threader with the triangle mark up.
Insert the thread into the slit of the Y-shaped notch.
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Triangle mark
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Y-shaped notch
2 Place the V-shaped notch over the needle just above
the needle eye.
3 Slide the threader down along the needle while
pushing it against the needle, until the threader pin
enters into the needle eye.
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V-shaped notch
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Threader pin
4 Push the threader and the thread will go through the
needle eye.
5 Remove the threader from the needle. Then pick up
the loop of the thread with the hook. Pull the thread
end out to the back.
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Hook
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