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Threading the Needle
The threading path of all needles is similar. Review
the threading procedure of the first needle when
threading other needles.
NOTE:
Rayon threads are recommended for needles to
achieve a better result.
Threading needle No.1
z
Place a thread cone on the front right spool pin.
Draw the thread up and pass it through the right
hole in the thread guide bar from behind.
Slip the thread under the tension leaf.
q
Hole in the thread guide bar
w
Tension leaf
x
Draw the thread to the right pre-tension control.
Pass the thread through the guide hole from
behind.
While holding the thread with both hands, slip the
thread under the tension disk of the pre-tension
control.
Hook the thread around the guide pin from right to
left.
Make sure to insert the thread under the tension
disk by tugging the thread.
e
Guide hole
r
Pre-tension control
t
Guide pin
NOTE:
Refer to the illustration for the thread path of each
pre-tension.
c
Push back the tension release lever so the tension
disk of the tension control will open.
y
Tension release lever
u
Tension control
v
Hold the thread with both hands and pull it down
along the right channel.
i
Channel
q
w
e
r
t
y
e
r
u
u
i
z
x
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