Brother International Laura Ashley Innov-ís NX2000 Users Manual - English - Page 32
Using the Twin Needle
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LOWER/UPPER THREADING Using the Twin Needle Using the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch. Although the same bobbin thread is used, interesting patterns can be sewn by threading each needle with a different color of thread. Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. The twin needle can only be used with patterns where appears when they are selected. Check the "STITCH SETTING CHART" at the end of this manual for patterns that can be used with the twin needle. CAUTION • Use only twin needles made for this machine (part code X59296-151). Other needles could break, resulting in damage. • Be sure to set the twin needle mode when using the twin needle. Using the twin needle while the machine is in single needle mode could cause the needle to break, resulting in damage. • Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause injury. • When using the twin needle, be sure to use presser foot "J". In case bunched stitches may occur, use the presser foot "N". a Press , and then install the twin needle (see "CHANGING THE NEEDLE" on page 33). c Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide, and then manually thread the needle on the left side. * Do not use needle threader when threading a twin needle. a a Needle bar thread guide d Set the supplemental spool pin in the "up" position. a a Supplemental spool pin e Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin so that the thread unwinds from the front. Then, slide the spool cap as far as possible onto the supplemental spool pin to secure the thread spool. a b c b Thread the machine for the first needle according to the procedure for threading a single needle (see "Upper Threading" on page 27). a Spool cap b Supplemental spool pin c Thread spool f While holding the thread from the spool in your right hand, hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and then pass the thread through the thread guide. * Do not pass the thread through the bobbin winding thread guide. a b a Bobbin winding thread guide b Thread guide 30