Bernina 540 - Threading; Threading the Upper Thread

Sewing preparation
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2.11 Threading
Threading the upper thread
Preparing the threading
> Place the foam pad on the spool holder.
> Place the thread spool on the spool holder so that the thread unwinds clockwise.
> Add the appropriate spool disc.
> Switch on the machine and wait until it starts up.
> Raise the needle and presser foot.
Guiding the thread to the needle
> Hold the thread with one hand between the thread spool and rear thread guide (1). Use the other hand
to hold the thread at the end and, during the subsequent steps, always keep it under light tension.
> Guide the thread in direction of the arrow through the thread tension (2).
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> Guide the thread downwards around the thread take-up lever cover (3) and then upwards.
> Insert the thread in the thread take-up lever (4).
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> Guide the thread downwards again (5).
> Only release the thread now.
> Switch the machine off.