Singer 9970 Instruction Manual - Page 17

D. THREADING THE NEEDLE EYE CAUTION: To prevent accidents. a 1. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the needle. 2. Do not lower the threader lever while machine is operating. Note:The needle threader is used for needle sizes 11/80, 14/90, and 16/100. 1. Lower the presser foot. 2. Check that the needle is raised. If it is not so, raise needle by pressing needle up/down button. Note: If desired, you can draw up the bobbin thread manually, by holding the upper thread loosely, then turning the hand wheel toward you one complete turn. 3. Lower the threader slowly and draw thread through thread guide (a) and pull toward the right. 4. Lower the lever as far as it will go. The threader will turn and the hook pin will go through the needle eye. 5. Draw thread into the guide. 6. Hold thread loosely and release the lever. Hook will turn and pass thread through needle eye while making a loop. 7. Pull thread out about 10 cm (4 inches) from needle eye. E. DRAWING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise the presser foot. 2. Hold thread loosely and press needle up/down button twice from up position. The hand wheel will turn one complete turn. 3. Pull upper thread lightly. Bobbin thread will come up in a loop. 4. Pull both upper and bobbin threads about 10 cm (4 inches) toward the back of presser foot. 17