I'm a novice here so bear with me.
I have in front of me a new, never been used Singer "Prelude" sewing machine.
My conclusion is the machine is defective, as follows: when the machine's wheel is rotated so that the take-up lever is at its highest point, the take-up lever still does not protrude sufficiently from the housing of the machine to expose its eyelet. Thus, it is impossible to thread the machine.
Am I correct in my conclusion, or is there some adjustment or technique that I am missing?
Thanks,
Steve