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GETTING READY
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Threading the needle manually (without using
the needle threader)
When using special thread, such as transparent nylon
thread or metallic thread and the wing needle or the
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 presser foot, and then pull
out about 5 cm 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 a button. If a button is
accidentally pressed, the machine starts
sewing, and your finger may be pricked
with the needle or the needle may break.
a
●
Only use the twin needle (part code:
X59296-121). 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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