Sewing Machine - Brother
Sewing Machine - Brother Sewing Machine - Brother
32 KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE ——————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— Sewing with the twin needle We have designed your machine so you can sew with this needle and two top threads. You can use the same color or two different colors of thread for making decorative stitches. For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS” (page 79). a b c a Twin needle CAUTION Install the twin needle. For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 30). Thread the upper thread for the left needle. For details, refer to steps a through l of “Upper threading” (page 23). 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 e b Extra spool pin ● Use only twin needles that have been made for this machine (part code: 131096-121). Other needles could break, and damage the machine. ● Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and injure you. ● You can not use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. ● When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Select a stitch width of 5.0 mm (3/16 inch) or less, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Insert the extra spool pin onto the end of the bobbin winder shaft. a Bobbin winder shaft b Extra spool pin c Thread spool Install the thread spool and thread the upper thread. Memo ● When setting the thread spool, set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool.
————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— f g 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 l of “Upper threading” (page 23). Without passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide, manually thread the right needle. Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back. Attach zigzag foot “J”. h For details on changing the presser foot, refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 34). Note Models equipped with a needle threader ● You cannot use the needle threader to thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the twin needle by hand, from front to back. Using the needle threader may damage the machine. CAUTION ● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. Turn on the sewing machine. i j k Select a stitch. For details on selecting a stitch, refer to “Selecting a stitch” (page 37). For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH SETTINGS” (page 79). CAUTION ● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) and check that the needle does not touch the presser foot. If the needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. Start sewing. For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting to sew” (page 39). Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other. Note ● When using the twin needle, the stitches may become bunched together, depending on the types of thread and fabric that are used. If this occurs, increase the stitch length. For details on adjusting the stitch length, refer to “Adjusting the stitch length and width” (page 38). CAUTION ● When changing the sewing direction, be sure to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. ● Do not try turning the fabric with the twin needle left down in the fabric, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. 33 1
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g<br />
Thread the upper thread for the right side in<br />
the same way that the upper thread for the<br />
left side was threaded.<br />
a Thread guide cover<br />
For details, refer to step a through l of<br />
“Upper threading” (page 23).<br />
Without passing the thread through the<br />
needle bar thread guide, manually thread the<br />
right needle.<br />
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle<br />
from the front to the back.<br />
Attach zigzag foot “J”.<br />
h For details on changing the presser foot, refer<br />
to “Replacing the presser foot” (page 34).<br />
Note<br />
Models equipped with a needle threader<br />
● You cannot use the needle threader to<br />
thread the twin needle. Instead, thread the<br />
twin needle by hand, from front to back.<br />
Using the needle threader may damage the<br />
machine.<br />
CAUTION<br />
● When using the twin needle, be sure to attach<br />
zigzag foot “J”, otherwise the needle may<br />
break or the machine may be damaged.<br />
Turn on the sewing machine.<br />
i<br />
j<br />
k<br />
Select a stitch.<br />
For details on selecting a stitch, refer to<br />
“Selecting a stitch” (page 37).<br />
For details on the stitches that can be sewn<br />
with the twin needle, refer to “STITCH<br />
SETTINGS” (page 79).<br />
CAUTION<br />
● After adjusting the stitch width, slowly turn<br />
the handwheel toward you<br />
(counterclockwise) and check that the needle<br />
does not touch the presser foot. If the needle<br />
hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or<br />
break.<br />
Start sewing.<br />
For details on starting to sew, refer to “Starting<br />
to sew” (page 39).<br />
Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel<br />
to each other.<br />
Note<br />
● When using the twin needle, the stitches<br />
may become bunched together, depending<br />
on the types of thread and fabric that are<br />
used. If this occurs, increase the stitch<br />
length. For details on adjusting the stitch<br />
length, refer to “Adjusting the stitch length<br />
and width” (page 38).<br />
CAUTION<br />
● When changing the sewing direction, be sure<br />
to raise the needle from the fabric, and then<br />
raise the presser foot lever and turn the<br />
fabric. Otherwise the needle may break or the<br />
machine may be damaged.<br />
● Do not try turning the fabric with the twin<br />
needle left down in the fabric, otherwise the<br />
needle may break or the machine may be<br />
damaged.<br />
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