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Basic operations B-43 UPPER THREADING a Press to lock all keys and buttons and install the twin needle (“CHANGING THE NEEDLE” on page B-49). b Thread the machine for the first needle according to the procedure for threading a single needle (“Upper Threading” on page B-40). c Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guides on the needle bar, then thread the needle on the left side manually. a Needle bar thread guide Note • The “Automatic Threading” button cannot be used. Manually thread the twin needle from front to back. Using the “Automatic Threading” button may result in damage to the machine. d Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position. e Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unwinds from the front. Push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool. a Spool pin b Spool cap c Thread spool f Hold the thread from the spool with both hands, and place the thread in the thread guide. * Do not place the thread in the pre-tension disks. a Thread guide g While holding the thread from the spool, pull the thread through the lower notch in the thread guide plate, then through the upper notch. Hold the end of the thread with your left hand, and then guide the thread through the groove, following the arrows in the illustration. a Supplemental spool pin UPPER THREADING h Continue threading however do not pass the thread in the needle bar thread guide “6” on the needle bar. Thread the needle on the right side. a Needle bar thread guide i Press to unlock all keys and buttons. j Select a stitch pattern. (Example: ) * Refer to the “STITCH SETTING CHART” on page S-67 for the proper stitch to use with presser foot “J”. > The selected stitch is displayed. Note • If the key is light gray after selecting the stitch, the selected stitch cannot be sewn in the twin needle mode. k Press to select the twin needle mode. a aSingle needle/twin needle setting > appears. CAUTION • 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. l Start sewing. Sample of Twin Needle Sewing Memo • To change direction when sewing with the twin needle, raise the needle from the fabric, raise the presser foot lever, and then turn the fabric. Using Threads that Unwind Quickly ¦ Using the Spool Net If using transparent nylon monofilament thread, metallic thread, or other strong thread, place the included spool net over the spool before using it. When using specialty threads, threading must be done manually. If the spool net is too long, fold it once to match it to the spool size before placing it over the spool. a Spool net b Thread spool c Spool pin d Spool cap Memo • When threading the spool with the spool net on, make sure that 5 cm - 6 cm (approx. 2 inches - 2-1/2 inches) of thread are pulled out. • It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension when using the spool net. B 1 Getting Ready Basic operations B-45 UPPER THREADING ¦ Using the Vertical Spool Pin Use the vertical spool pin when using an irregularly shaped thread spool, and when sewing with metallic thread. a Insert the vertical spool pin onto the bobbin winder shaft. d c a b c d Bobbin winder shaft Vertical spool pin Spool felt Thread spool a b b Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that order, and then thread the upper thread. Memo • When setting the thread spool, set it so that the thread winds off from the front of the spool. • If using metallic thread, we recommend that you use a 90/14 home sewing machine needle. • This method keeps the thread from twisting as it comes off the spool pin. B-46 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT B 1 CAUTION • Always press on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the presser foot. If is not pressed and the “Start/Stop” button or another button is pressed, the machine will start and may cause injury. • Always use the correct presser foot for the selected stitch pattern. If the wrong presser foot is used, the needle may strike the presser foot and bend or break, and may cause injury. • Only use presser feet made for this machine. Using other presser feet may lead to accident or injury. Getting Ready Removing the Presser Foot a Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle. b Press to lock all keys and buttons. * If the message “OK to automatically lower the presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press OK to continue. > The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and operation buttons are locked. c Raise the presser foot lever. d Press the black button on the presser foot holder and remove the presser foot. Attaching the Presser Foot CAUTION • Make sure that the presser foot is installed in the correct direction, otherwise the needle may strike the presser foot, breaking the needle and causing injuries. a Place the new presser foot under the holder, aligning the f...