36
GETTING READY
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Threading the needle manually (without using
the needle threader)
When using specialty thread, such as transparent
nylon thread or metallic thread, a wing needle or a
twin needle which cannot be used with the needle
threader, thread the needle as described below.
a
Thread the machine to the needle bar thread
guide according to steps
a
through
k
on
"Threading the upper thread" (page 32).
b
Lower the presser foot lever.
a
Presser foot lever
c
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle
from front to back.
CAUTION
d
Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the
thread through the opening in the presser foot,
and pull out about 5 cm
(2 inches)
of thread
toward the rear of the machine.
Using the twin needle
With the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines
of the same stitch with two different threads. Both
upper threads should have the same thickness and
quality. Be sure to use the twin needle and the extra
spool pin.
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the
twin needle, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70).
a
Twin needle
b
Extra spool pin
CAUTION
a
Install the twin needle.
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For details on installing a needle, refer to
"Replacing the needle" (page 41).
b
Thread the upper thread for the left needle
eye.
For details, refer to steps
a
through
k
of
"Threading the upper thread" (page 32).
c
Manually thread the left needle with the upper
thread.
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle
from the front.
CAUTION
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Do not touch the start/stop button,
needle position button or reverse/
reinforcement stitch button. If one of the
buttons is accidentally pressed, the
machine will begin sewing and your
finger may be pricked with the needle or
the needle may break.
a
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The twin needle (part code: X59296-121)
is recommended. Use of any other needle
may bend the needle or damage the
machine.
●
Never use bent needles. Bent needles can
easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
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The needle threader cannot be used with
the twin needle. If the needle threader is
used with the twin needle, the sewing
machine may be damaged.
a
b
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