Currently, The R looper passes in front of the needles and the needle's threads. Wondered if perhaps it should pass between the needles and their threads. From the tilt/flare of the R looper, I would not think so, but thought I should ask.
Thank you, elnan. I do use the manual to thread, to double check the built in color coded eyes, and the color coded threading diagram on the front of the machine. I hope you're right, it should be obvious...I hate being so obtuse!