Threading the machine – White SEW E-Z W338 User Manual

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Threading the machine

1. Raise thread spindle (C) by

grasping the exposed top and
pulling upward until thread
spindle (C) is fully extended.

2. Place thread spool (E) on the

thread spindle (C) as shown.

3. Pull thread from the thread

spool (E) on the thread spin-
dle (C) and put it through the
thread holder (1) in the direc-
tion toward front of machine.

4. Bring thread across to the

thread tension screw (2).
Thread goes over the tension
adjusting screw and must be
positioned between the two
washers behind the tension
adjusting screw(Q). This is
what provides the lockstitch
tension to the thread.

5. Pull thread from tension

adjusting screw (Q) guide
through thread take up lever
(D) in the direction toward
front of machine (3).

6. Pull thread through thread

guide (4) inserting in the
direction toward the front of
the machine.

7. Pull thread down to thread

guide (5) and insert thread
from the top downward. If
necessary, lower the needle
(R) to reach this guide by
turning the hand wheel (K)
slightly counter-clockwise (in the direction
toward you) to lower the needle (R).

8. Raise the needle (R) to reach the eye by

turning the hand wheel (K) slightly
clockwise (in the direction away from you).
Insert thread through eye (6) of the needle
from the front toward the back of the
machine (use threader accessory if
necessary).

9. Raise the Presser Foot (F) by lifting up on

the lever at the rear of machine (G).

10.Pull about 10 inches of thread through the

needle (R) and lay it on the deck under the
presser foot (F) running in the direction
away from you.

Threading main unit using side
bobbin

(Follow steps 4-10 with these exceptions.)

1. Pull bobbin spindle (U) out from main unit.
2. Insert bobbin spindle (U) through center

hole of threaded bobbin.

3. Insert bobbin spindle (U) (with bobbin

attached) into bobbin holder (V). Make
sure bobbin spindle (U) with bobbin are
tightly secured to main unit.

Note: thread main unit with side bobbin
simultaneously with thread spool for a double
stitch method. Side bobbin is to be used only
if you’re using this particular method of
stitching.