Innov-is V3 LE
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I thread my machine ?
Press → * → → → in this order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD. Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.
* Except for embroidery machine.
If you try to thread the needle automatically without raising the needle, the thread may not thread correctly.
(1) Spool cap (small) (2) Thread spool (cross-wound thread) (3) Space
(1) Spool cap (special) (2) 12 mm (1/2 inch) (3) 75 mm (3 inches)
* Depending on the model you purchased, the special spool cap may be included with your machine.
(1) Thread guide plate
Look in the upper groove area to check if the thread catches on the take-up lever visible inside the upper groove area.
(1) Look in the upper groove area
(1) Needle bar thread guide
When using thread that quickly winds off the spool, such as metallic thread, it may be difficult to thread the needle if the thread is cut. Therefore, instead of using the thread cutter, pull out about 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) of thread after passing it through the thread guide disks (marked “7”).
(1) 80 mm (approx. 3 inches) or more
When the “Automatic Threading” button is pressed, the presser foot will be automatically lowered. After threading is finished, the presser foot moves back to the position before the “Automatic Threading” button was pressed.
Raise the presser foot lever if the presser foot is lowered.
Sewing | Embroidering | |
Some needles cannot be threaded with the needle threader. In this case, instead of using the needle threader after passing the thread through the needle bar thread guide (marked “6”), manually pass the thread through the eye of the needle from the front to the back.