Brother SB3129 - Manual (Page 34)

GETTING READY ———————————————————————————————————————————————————
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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.
1
Thread the machine to the needle bar thread
guide.
• For details, refer to “Upper Threading” on
page 24.
2
Lower the presser foot lever.
3
Pass the thread through the eye of the needle
from front to back.
4
Raise 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).
1
Install the twin needle.
• For details on installing a needle, refer to
“Replacing the needle” (page 35).
2
Thread the upper thread for the left needle
eye.
• For details, refer to steps
1
through
a
of
“Threading the upper thread” (page 24).
1 Pressor foot lever
● 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.
1
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.
CAUTION