Date:03/05/2009 ID:faqh000489_000




Title:
How do I thread my machine for use with the twin needle option?

Description:

The twin needle can only be used for patterns that show (ex. twin needle mode) after being selected. Before you select a stitch pattern, make sure the stitch can be sewn in the twin needle mode.

 


Caution

  • Use only twin needles made for this machine.Other needles could break, resulting in damage.
  • 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.
  • Do not sew with bent needles. The needle could break and cause injury.
  • When using the twin needle, be sure to use presser foot "J" only.
  • When the twin needle is used, bunched stitches may occur depending on the types of fabric and thread that are used.
    If this occurs, use monogramming foot "N".
  • Before changing the needle or threading the machine, be sure to press Presser foot/Needle exchange key (ex. Presser foot/Needle exchange key) in the LCD, otherwise injuries may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts sewing.

  1. Press  Presser foot/Needle exchange key (ex. Presser foot/Needle exchange key) and install the twin needle.
  2. Manually thread the machine.

    Hint

    Follow the steps for threading a single needle for the first threading.Refer to "How do I thread my machine...?".

  3. Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guides on the needle bar, then thread the needle on the left side.
    Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guides on the needle bar. 1 Needle bar thread guides

    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.

  4. Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position.
    Pull up the supplemental spool pin and set it in the up position. 1 Supplemental spool pin
  5. Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin, so that the thread unwinds from the front. Then push the spool cap onto the spool pin as far as possible to secure the thread spool.
    Place the additional spool of thread on the supplemental spool pin. 1 Spool pin

    2 Spool cap

    3 Thread spool
  6. Hold the thread from the spool with both hands, and place the thread in the thread guide.

    Hold the thread from the spool with both hands. 1 Thread guide

    Caution

    Do not place the thread in the bobbin winding thread guide.
    Do not place the thread in the bobbin winding thread guide.

  7. Pass the thread through the thread guide plate, following the sequence as described below.
    Pass the thread through the thread guide plate.
    Innov-is 4000/4000D,4500D series


    		 Other models
    Pass the thread through the thread guide plate.
    1 Shutter
  8. Do not pass the thread in the needle bar thread guides on the needle bar. Thread the needle on the right side.

    Note

    The needle threader cannot be used. Manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front. If the needle threader is used, damage to the machine may result.

  9. Press  Presser foot/Needle exchange key (ex. Presser foot/Needle exchange key).
  10. Select a stitch pattern.
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  • Have you checked other FAQs?

  • Is the answer in the user guide?

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Related Models

Innov-is 1500D/1500, Innov-is 2500D, Innov-is 4000D/4000, Innov-is 2800D, Innov-is 4500D, Innov-is 4750D, Innov-is 5000, Innov-is 6000D, Innov-is 6700D, NX-2000, QC-1000

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