Brother 885-S61 Using the twin needle, 1Threadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread

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Note

●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.

●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.

1Threadguide. the machine to the needle bar thread

•For details, refer to “Upper Threading” on page 24.

2Lower the presser foot lever.

11 Pressor foot lever

3Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from front to back.

CAUTION

●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.

4Raise 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).

CAUTION

●Only use the twin needle (part code: X59296-121). Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine.

●Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

1Install the twin needle.

•For details on installing a needle, refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 35).

2Threadeye. the upper thread for the left needle

•For details, refer to steps 1 through a of “Threading the upper thread” (page 24).

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