Innov-is 980D

FAQs & Troubleshooting

FAQs & Troubleshooting
  • Date: 07/04/2009
  • ID: faqh00000475_001

How do I thread the needle?


  • When using special thread such as transparent nylon thread or metallic thread, the needle threader cannot be used.
  • You cannot use the needle threader if you are using decorative threads or special needles, such as the twin needle and wing needle.
  • The needle threader can be used with home sewing machine needles 75/11 through 100/16.
  • Never use the thread of No. 20 or lower.
  • Use the needle and the thread in the correct combination. For details on the correct combination of needles and threads, refer to "Combination of fabric, thread and needle".

  1. Lower the presser foot lever to lower the presser foot.
    Presser foot lever 1 Presser foot lever
  2. Pull the end of the thread, which has been passed through the needle bar thread guide, to the left, then pass the thread through the notch of the thread guide (1), and then firmly pull the thread from the front and insert it into the slit of the thread guide disk marked "7" all the way (2).
    Insert it into the slit of the thread guide disk marked "7". 1 Notch of the thread guide

    2 Thread guide disk

    Make sure that the thread passes the notch of the thread guide.

  3. Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side of the machine.
    Cut the thread with the cutter on the left side of the machine. 1 Thread cutter
  4. Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the machine as much as possible to make the hook turn.
    Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the machine.
    1 Needle threader lever    		 The hook turn.
    1 Needle  2 Hook

    • If the needle threader lever is not lowered as much as possible, the hook will not turn fully as shown below and the thread will not pass through the eye of the needle.
      In such a case, start from step 2 again.
      The hook will not turn.

    • If the needle is not raised, the needle threader cannot thread the needle. Be sure to press needle position button(Needle position button) to raise the needle before using the needle threader.

  5. Raise the needle threader lever slowly.
    Raise the needle threader lever slowly. 1 Needle threader lever
  6. Raise the presser foot lever, and carefully pull the loop of the thread through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread.
    pull the loop of the thread through the eye of the needle to pull out the end of the thread.

    • When pulling out the thread, do not pull it with extreme force, otherwise the needle may bend or break.
    • Do not touch a button. 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.

  7. 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.
    Pass the end of the thread through the presser foot. 1 5cm (2 inches)




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