SINGER 771 Touch & Sew II - Manual (Page 14)

threading the machine
Place spool or tube of thread on horizontal
spool pin. If spool has a retaining slit, the slit
should be placed against the spool cushion to
the right Select correct spool holder according
to the type and diameter of spool being used.
The diameter of the end of the spool holder
should always be larger than that of the spool
itself. Press holder firmly against spool to pre­
vent it from turning.
ÍO Hold Small Tubes
To Hold Small Spools To Hold Large Spools
With two hands, slip thread
horizontally
between ten­
sion discs from the top.
With right hand, lead thread
under thread guide on right
side . . .
... and, with left hand, lead
thread over spring and un­
der guide on left side.
Allow spring to return to its
normal up position and con­
tinue threading the machine.
THREADIMG THE NEEDLE
Turn hand wheel to raise take-up lever to its highest posi­
tion, and raise presser foot to release the tension discs. 1
2, Lead thread through all points as shown, making sure to:
Use both hands and snap thread horizontally into thread
guide-post, making sure it enters eyelet fine thread
should be doubled for added strength.
Thread tension discs as illustrated at left.
Thread take-up lever from back to front, guiding thread
down over top of lever and then up into eyelet.
Thread needle from front to back, drawing about four in­
ches (10cm) of thread through eye of needle.
Note: Dotted lines in illustrations represent thread path hidden by machine.
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