Originally Posted by
MarleneC
I have rethreaded the serger from scratch just to know I can do it but I use the cut near spool and make a knot--put all settings to 0 and pull the thread through. It is the needles that are a pain to replace the needles or to thread--Sometimes I tip the serger backwards to make the job easier.
I had to tip my machine, too. setting it on a higher table helped,too.
I had more of a problem with getting the needles inserted into their proper holes (could not see them without the mirror) and threading them than threading the loopers. Of the older machines that I have, I think the Huskylock 905 is the easiest to rethread.
Another tip: If your machine uses a hex (allen) wrench to turn the set screws - one can get replacement ones at an Ace-type hardware store for less than $1.00 each I tend to lose/misplace mine, so taking the proper sized one along to the store (before losing it so one can have a duplicate) is a good idea.
Also - if your machine has set screws - be careful not to remove them completely from their holes - they are a challenge to find again!