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Threading Preparation
When using threads on cones or king spools place the cone or spool
securely over the cone holders furnished on your machine. To avoid bend-
ing the thread stand, you may need to place one hand under the stand
while positioning the cone. The cone holders prevent the cone or spool
from spinning, enabling the thread to feed evenly (fig.A).
Because threads for the serger feed from the top, standard spool threads
can snag on the rough edges of many of these spools. That's why spool
caps are furnished with your serger to provide a smooth surface that
enables the thread to reel off freely. With the spool notch side down, insert
a spool cap into the top of the spool (fig.B).
When using standard spool threads on your serger, replace the cone hold-
ers with the sponge disks furnished with your machine. These disks hold
smaller spools securely and help the thread to reel off properly. With the
sponge disk in place, put the capped spool on the spindle (fig.C).
Thread nets may be placed over threads that tend to slip off the bottom of
the spool during sewing. Most threads do not require their use, but nets
often are necessary with nylon, rayon or
silk threads (fig.D). Once it's on the
spool, fold the net back on itself. Pull
thread from the top of spool to enable the
thread to feed evenly (fig.E).
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Standard sewing thread with
spool cap.
Standard sewing thread with
sponge disk and spool cap.
D
Thread net on thread.
Large spools with Cone Holders.
E
Pulling thread through thread net.
