Kenmore 385.16231 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
Needle threader
O Knob
_) Hook
(_ Guide
(_) Thread end
[] Raise the needle to its highest position_ Push down the
needle threader knob C) 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 (_)_
[] 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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