SINGER 1280 - Manual (Page 25)

Threading the Machine
♦ Place spool of thread on horizontal spool pin A. If
spool being used has a thread retaining slit B, it
should be placed against the spool cushion to the
right.
♦ Raise the presser foot, to release thread tension.
♦ Raise the take-up lever to highest position by turning
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 tension 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 S, guiding thread
from rear of each guide to the right,
♦ Pass thread through guide 9. Thread the needle 10
from', front to back, drawing I0cm (4 inches) of
thread through the needle eye.
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