Twin Needle Sewing - Singer Futura 4300 Instruction Manual

TWIN NEEDLE SEWING

Interesting effects can be produced by sewing
decorative stitches using a twin needle. Try using
two different colors of thread for even more variety.
Always make a test sample first to help you
determine the best settings for the stitch you are
sewing.
All patterns except No. 98-113 may be sewn with a
twin needle.
All-Purpose Foot or Satin Stitch Foot (A, B)
Note:
A twin needle is not provided with this machine.
Contact your authorized SINGER retailer, or visit
singer.com for information on purchasing twin
needles.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
a. Use only SINGER branded twin needles for this
machine.
b. The needle threader cannot be used. Thread
each needle eye manually.
1. Remove the single needle and insert twin needle.
2. Thread the first thread as usual, following
threading route.
3. Thread the left needle eye by hand from front to back .
4. Push the Auxiliary Spool Pin with felt washer into
the hole.
5. Place second spool of thread and pass thread
through the guide and thread the same as first.
6. For better sewing results, do not place the thread
into the needle bar thread guide.
Thread right needle eye by hand from front to back.
7. Press the setting button (F3). (Setting mode)
8. Press the twin needle button (F2). Twin needle
mark will be highlighted and the stitch width will
be reduced automatically.(Twin needle mode)
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
If you did not switch to twin needle mode, needle
may hit the needle plate and break.
9. Press the return button (F1). (Stitch information
mode) LCD will indicate twin needle mark.
10. Always test sew selected stitch.
11. Sew the stitches.
Twin needle mode will remain until you press the
twin needle button again or turn off the machine.
Note:
Twin needle sewing may be used with decorative &
letter stitch patterns by pressing twin needle button.
Twin needle icon will appear on the LCD. (See page
86)
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