Kenmore 385.166551 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Threading the upper looper
Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from
the right.
Upper looper threading points are marked in red.
A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body
which is located inside the looper cover.
(_ Thread guide
Thread guide plate
Upper looper thread tension dial
Thread guide plate
(_ Looper thread guide
(_ Upper Looper thread take-up lever
Upper looper thread guide
Upper looper
Draw the thread through the thread guide second from
the right from back to front.
(_ Thread guide
If the thread slips out from the thread guide groove while
serging, pass the thread through the thread guide hole as
shown.
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Pass the thread through the second set of holes on the
thread guide plate as illustrated.
Thread guide plate
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Insert thread between the tension discs.
Hold the thread at both ends and tug gently to ensure
the thread is correctly inserted between the tension discs.
(If the presser foot lifter is raised, the thread easily inserts
between the tension discs.)
Upper looper thread tension dial
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