SINGER 1263 - Manual (Page 23)

Threading the Machine
• Place spool of thread on spool pin over spool pin felt.
If spool being used has a thread retaining slit A, it
should be placed at the top, 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.
• Holding thread ends in each hand, snap thread into
upper thread guide 1
.
• Pass thread through thread guide 2.
• With right hand on thread spool, thread the needle
thread tension 3. Slide thread over metal plate be­
tween tension discs with left hand. Lead thread
under tension and tension wire. Thread tension wire
by
firmly pulling thread up and over to the right.
• Guide thread through point 4,
• Thread take-up lever 5, as illustrated.
• Draw thread through points 6 and 7, guiding thread
from rear of each guide to the right. •
• Pass thread through guide 8. Thread the needle 9
from front to back, drawing 10cm (4 inches) of thread
through the needle eye.
22