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Using the twin needle

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Utility stitches ■ 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. The procedure for using the twin needle differs depending on the model. CAUTION • Only use the twin needle (2/11 needle, part code: X59296-121), and never use the needle threader with the twin needle. Otherwise, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. • (For models not equipped with a needle mode selection key) For stitch patterns that can use the twin needle, refer to the "Stitch Chart" on page 33. After specifying the settings, turn the handwheel toward you and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. Install the twin needle. a • For details on installing a needle, refer to "Replacing the Needle" on page 20. Pass the first upper thread behind the needle bar b thread guide. • For details, refer to steps a through j of "Threading the upper thread" on page 15. Manually thread the left needle with the first upper c thread. Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. Thread the machine with the second upper thread. e Without passing the thread behind the needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle with the second upper thread. Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. 1 Needle bar thread guide a Attach zigzag foot "J". f • For details on changing the presser foot, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" on page 21. CAUTION • When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J". Turn on the machine. g Select a stitch. h • For stitch selection refer to "Basic sewing" on page 23. • Refer to "Stitch Chart" on page 33 for stitches that can be sewn with a twin needle. You can also sew with a twin needle when you select a satin stitch pattern. In this case, use zigzag foot "J". CAUTION • When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the d machine and put the spool of thread onto the extra spool pin. 1 Thread spool 2 Extra spool pin a b 52

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Utility stitches
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■
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.
The procedure for using the twin needle differs depending on
the model.
a
Install the twin needle.
•
For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing
the Needle” on page 20.
b
Pass the first upper thread behind the needle bar
thread guide.
•
For details, refer to steps
a
through
j
of
“Threading the upper thread” on page 15.
c
Manually thread the left needle with the first upper
thread.
Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from the
front to the back.
d
Put the extra spool pin in the hole on the top of the
machine and put the spool of thread onto the extra
spool pin.
e
Thread the machine with the second upper thread.
Without passing the thread behind the needle bar
thread guide, manually thread the right needle with the
second upper thread.
Insert the thread through the eye of the needle from the
front to the back.
f
Attach zigzag foot “J”.
•
For details on changing the presser foot, refer to
“Replacing the presser foot” on page 21.
g
Turn on the machine.
h
Select a stitch.
•
For stitch selection refer to “Basic sewing” on
page 23.
•
Refer to “Stitch Chart” on page 33 for stitches that
can be sewn with a twin needle. You can also sew
with a twin needle when you select a satin stitch
pattern. In this case, use zigzag foot “J”.
CAUTION
•
Only use the twin needle (2/11 needle, part
code: X59296-121), and never use the needle
threader with the twin needle.
Otherwise, the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
•
(For models not equipped with a needle mode
selection key)
For stitch patterns that can use the twin
needle, refer to the “Stitch Chart” on page 33.
After specifying the settings, turn the
handwheel toward you and check that the
needle does not touch the presser foot.
1
Thread spool
2
Extra spool pin
a
b
1
Needle bar
thread
guide
CAUTION
•
When using the twin needle, be sure to attach
zigzag foot “J”.
CAUTION
•
When using the twin needle, be sure to select
an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle
may break or the machine may be damaged.
a