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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. 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 Settings” (page 79).
a
Twin needle
b
Extra spool pin
a
Install the twin needle.
• For details on installing a needle, refer to
“Replacing the needle” (page 29).
b
Thread the upper thread for the left needle.
• For details, refer to steps
a
through
j
of
“Threading the upper thread” (page 20).
c
Manually thread the left needle with the
upper thread.
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle
from the front to the back.
d
Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the
bobbin winder shaft.
e
Install the thread spool and thread the upper
thread.
Memo
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When setting the thread spool, set it so that
the thread winds off from the front of the
spool.
f
Thread the upper thread for the right side in
the same way that the upper thread for the
left side was threaded.
a
Thread guide cover
• For details, refer to step
a
through
j
of
“Threading the upper thread” (page 20).
a
b
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Only use the twin needle (part code: X59296-
121). Use of any other needle may bend the
needle or damage the machine.
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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.
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Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or
less, otherwise the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.
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After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn
the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle
does not touch the presser hoot. If the needle
hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or
break.
CAUTION
a
Bobbin winder shaft
b
Extra spool pin
c
Thread spool
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