Brother CPS5XVY operation manual Using the twin needle, Getting Ready

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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 Setting Chart” (page 68).

CAUTION

●Only use the twin needle (part code: X59296-151). 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 40).

bThreadeye. the upper thread for the left needle

•For details, refer to steps a through k of “Threading the upper thread” (page 30).

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

dInsert the extra spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft.

Insert the extra spool pin so that it is perpendicular to the bobbin winder shaft.

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aBobbin winder shaft

eSwinghorizontal.down the spool pin so that it is

fPlace the upper thread spool for the needle on the right side onto the extra spool pin, and then secure it with the spool cap.

The thread should unroll from the top front of the spool.

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aSpool cap

bSpool

•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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