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Carefully pull the end of the thread that was passed
through the eye of the needle.
*
If a loop was formed in the thread passed through
the eye of the needle, carefully pull on the loop of
thread through to the back of the needle.
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Raise the presser foot lever and pull out about 10 cm
(approx. 4 inches) of the thread, and then pass it under
the presser foot toward the rear of the machine.
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About 10 cm (approx. 4 inches)
Using the Twin Needle Mode
The twin needle can only be used for stitch patterns that show
after being selected. Before you select a stitch pattern,
make sure the stitch can be sewn in the twin needle mode
(refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page 199).
a
Touch
to lock all keys and buttons and then
install the twin needle (“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on
page 46).
*
If the message [OK to automatically lower the
presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch
to continue.
Memo
• If the needle could not be threaded or the thread
was not passed through the needle bar thread
guides, perform the procedure again starting from
step
c
.
Note
• Some needles and threads cannot be threaded
with the needle threader. In this case, instead of
using the needle threader after passing the thread
through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”),
manually pass the thread through the eye of the
needle from the front.
a
CAUTION
• When using the twin needle, it is
recommended to use presser foot “J”.
Otherwise, the needle may break and cause
injury.
• Before changing the needle or threading the
machine, be sure to touch
on the LCD
screen to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise
injuries may occur if the “Start/Stop” button
or any other button is pressed and the machine
starts sewing.
IMPORTANT
• Twin needle (part code XE4963-001) is
recommended for this machine. Contact your
authorized Baby Lock retailer for replacement
needles (size 2/11 is recommended).
Note
• When the twin needle is used, bunched stitches
may occur depending on the types of fabric and
thread that are used.
Use advanced monogramming foot “N+” or attach
stabilizer material.
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