SINGER 1288 - Manual (Page 25)

Threading the Machine
• Place spool of thread on spool pin. If spool being
used hasathread retaining slit A, it should be placed
to the right, as illustrated.
• Raise the presser foot, to release thread tension.
• Raise the take-up lever to highest position by turn­
ing hand wheel toward you.
• Snap thread into thread guide post 1.
• Holding thread ends in each hand, snap thread into
upper thread guide 2
.
• Pass thread through thread guide 3.
• With right hand on thread spool, thread the needle
thread tension 4. Slide thread over metal plate be­
tween tension discs with left hand. Lead thread
under tensfon and tension wire. Thread tension wire
by firmly pulling thread up and over to the right.
• Guide thread through point 5.
• Thread take-up lever 6, as illustrated.
• Draw thread through points 7 and 8, guiding thread
from rear of each guide to the right.
• Pass thread through guide 9. Thread the needle 10
fromfrontto back, drawing10cm(4inches)ofthread
through the needle eye.
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