SINGER 5102 - Manual (Page 16)

threading the machine
• Raise the presser foot to release tension
discs and make sure needle is In highest
position.
• Place spool pin felts from accessories over
spool pins. Then place spool of thread on left
spool pin over felt, keeping spool thread re­
taining slit A on top.
• Keep right hand on spool of thread to hold
firmly in place while threading machine.
• Place thread through thread guide 1, as
shown.
• Snap thread into thread guide 2.
• Pass thread through point 3.
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• Thread the needle-thread tension 4. Slide
thread over metal plate into tension discs.
Lead thread under needle-thread tension and
tension wire by firmly pulling thread up and
over to the right.
• Pull thread to left behind point 5, guiding
thread up toward take-up lever.
• Thread take-up lever 6, as illustrated. Then
pass thread back down through point 5.
• Continue to guide thread through points 7
and 8, as shown.
• Thread needle from front to back and draw
about 10cm (4 inches) of thread through eye
of needle.