Brother International CP60X Operation Manual - Page 13

Needle CAUTION • Use recommended home sewing machine needles. • Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. Checking the needle Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even. Flat side Needle type marking Even Not even Flat surface Note • The machine needles are consumables. Replace the needle in cases such as those described below. - If an unusual sound is produced when the needle enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be broken or dull.) - If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.) - Generally, after completing one project, such as a piece of clothing. Replacing the needle CAUTION • Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the foot controller (or ("Start/ Stop" button) ★) is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. 1 Raise the needle to its highest position. ★ or Press once or twice. Turn toward you so that this mark points up to the highest position. 2 Remove the presser foot. (page 14) 3 Turn off the machine. 4 Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine. 5 Remove the needle. 1 * Do not apply strong force. Loosen. 2 Screwdriver 6 Install another needle. Insert until the needle touches this part. Make the flat side face back. 7 Attach the presser foot. (page 15) Tighten. CAUTION • Be sure to install the needle as described above, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result. Sewing with the twin needle You can sew with the twin needle and two upper threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "Stitch chart" (http://s.brother/cmkag/). * The twin needle and the extra spool pin are sold separately with some models. CAUTION • Use the twin needle that has been made for this machine (part code: X59296-121). • Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you. • You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ★: Only for some models. 13