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6. Tie the end of the old thread to the end of new thread using a
square knot.
7. Lift the pinch roller and carefully pull the thread from the back
of the needle. This will pull the new thread completely through
the system. If the knot is tight and small enough, it will even slip
through the eye of the needle.
8. When nished, line up the thread under the pinch roller and press
the pinch roller back down.
9. If desired, the thread can then be held by the retaining spring in
front of the lower thread guide or held in place using the grabber.
With your hands out of the way, press the adjustment and center
keys on the keypad simultaneously to close the grabber and move
the thread into the holder behind the needles.
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10. Trim the end to about an inch in length.
11. Press the keys again to open the grabber.