Brother 885-V33, 885-V31 operation manual Using the twin needle, Getting Ready

GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————

■Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)

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

aThread the machine to the needle bar thread guide according to steps a through k on "Threading the upper thread" (page 32).

bLower the presser foot lever.

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aPresser foot lever

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

CAUTION

●Do not touch a button. If a button is accidentally pressed, the machine starts sewing, and your finger may be pricked with the needle or the needle may break.

dRaise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread through the presser foot, and then pull out about 5 cm 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 and the extra spool pin.

For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the twin needle, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70).

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b

aTwin needle

bExtra spool pin

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.

aInstall the twin needle.

• For details on installing a needle, refer to "Replacing the needle" (page 41).

bThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle

For details, refer to steps a through k of "Threading the upper thread" (page 32).

cManuallythread. thread the left needle with the upper Pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front.

CAUTION

●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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