Threading the needle ; manually (without using the ; Thread the machine to the needle bar thread - Page 34

GETTING READY 

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Note

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If the needle is not raised, the needle 
threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure 
to press the needle position button to raise 
the needle before using the needle threader.

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If the twin needle is installed, the needle 
threader cannot be used. For details, refer to 
“Using the twin needle” (at the right).

Threading the needle 
manually (without using the 
needle threader)

When using specialty thread, such as transparent 
nylon thread or metallic thread, a wing needle or a 
twin needle which cannot be used with the needle 
threader, thread the needle as described below.

1

Thread the machine to the needle bar thread 
guide.

• For details, refer to “Upper Threading” on 

page 24.

2

Lower the presser foot lever.

3

Pass the thread through the eye of the needle 
from front to back.

4

Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of 
the thread through the presser foot, and then 
pull out about 5 cm (2 inches) of thread 
toward the rear of the machine.

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, the extra 
spool pin and the spool cap.
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the 
twin needle, refer to “Stitch Settings” (page 128).

1

Install the twin needle.

• For details on installing a needle, refer to 

“Replacing the needle” (page 35).

2

Thread the upper thread for the left needle 
eye.

• For details, refer to steps 

1

 through 

a

 of 

“Threading the upper thread” (page 24).

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Pressor foot lever

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Do not touch the 

 (start/stop button), 

 (needle position button) or 

(reverse/reinforcement stitch button). If 
one of the buttons is accidentally 
pressed, the machine will begin sewing 
and your finger may be pricked with the 
needle or the needle may break.

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CAUTION

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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.

CAUTION