I was so excited to come home yesterday and open the package holding the power cord / foot pedal. Finally I got to try it out! I downloaded a manual and we were off...

except that I just cannnnnnooootttttt get the top thread tension right or I'm threading it wrong.

Anyone have any experience with a Rocketeer?

KellyK,
Open the door on the left of the machine. The threading diagram is inside on the door. I leave the top thread tension on 5 inside the door and 5 on the knob on the outside knob. The straight line on the knob should be in the center.

Thank you, thank you! I'll try that!

Kelly you need:

A spool of thread

A tall glass with several cubes of ice

Equal parts of Gin ,Rum, Triple Sec, Vodka

Half part of Bourbon

Top off with sweet ans sour mix and a splash of cola to change color.

Then you open the faceplate and follow the thread route.:mrgreen: :mrgreen:

Billy

I found this site after I got my 500A. It gives a pic tutorial of how to thread your machine. I read the instructions under the top, but pics always help me. :mrgreen:

http://www.singer500a.info/threadinginstructions.htm

GOOD ONE BILLY!!!!

Kelly:

DO NOT follow Billy's advice...it only gets you into trouble. Take my word for it :twisted:

It worked!!! But I really didn't like the way the thread tasted with the sweet and sour mix and my stomach is still protesting.

Lol

I was finally able to get her going once I saw the diagram. I love how smooth it is, so much nicer than my newer model singer. I have a lot more speed control as well! Thank you so much, I didn't even know the diagram was there, Calico! It really helped.

Thanks, Sherri!