Kenmore 385.162213 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Threading the Machine
o Threading the machine
* Raise the thread take-up lever to its highest position by
turning the handwheel counterclockwise
* Raise the presser foot lifter,
* Place a spool on the spool pin, with the thread coming
off as shown.
[] Draw the end of the thread around the upper thread guide.
[] While holding the thread near the spool, draw the end of
the thread down around the check spring holder.
[] Firmly draw the thread up from right to left over the
take-up lever, and down into the take-up lever eye,
[] Slide the thread behind the needle bar thread guide on
the left.
@Thread the needle from front to back, or use a needle
threader.
o Needle threader
(_Knob
(_Hook
(_)Guide
(_Thread end
[] Raise the needle to its highest position. Push down the
needle threader knob (_ as far as it will go
The hook comes out through the needle eye from
behind,
[] Paying close attention to the needle point, draw the
thread around the guide (_) and under the hook Q
[] Release the knob slowly while holding the thread end (_
with your hand A loop of the thread is pulled up through
the needle eye.
NOTE:
The needle threader can be used with a#11 to #16
needle, or a #11 Blue needle
Thread size 50 to 100 is recommended.
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