Using the Twin Needle Mode

UPPER THREADING

lLower the presser foot lever.

mHolding the thread with both hands, pass the thread through both the upper and lower needle bar thread guides.

aNeedle bar thread guide (upper)

bNeedle bar thread guide (lower)

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

oPass the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 100-150 mm (approx. 4-6 inches) of thread toward the back of the machine.

a100-150 mm (approx. 4-6 inches)

pPress to unlock all keys and buttons.

The twin needle can only be used for 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” at the end of this manual).

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” only.

•When the twin needle is used, bunched stitches may occur depending on the types of fabric and thread that are used.

If this occurs, use monogramming foot “N”.

aPress and install the twin needle (see “CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page 34).

bManually thread the machine.

*Follow the steps for threading a single needle for the first threading (see “Threading Manually” on page 27).

Getting Ready

882-S90/S91 specifications

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Brother 882-S90/S91 manual Using the Twin Needle Mode, Lower the presser foot lever

Models: 882-S90/S91

lLower the presser foot lever.

pPress to unlock all keys and buttons.