Innov-is 500D

FAQs & Troubleshooting

Innov-is 500D

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Date: 06/02/2014 ID: faqh00000461_000

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

Using the twin needle, you can sew two parallel lines of the same stitch with two different colours.

Both upper threads should have the same thickness and quality. Be sure to use the twin needle and the extra spool pin.

When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.
Never use bent needles.
Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
Do not try installing the twin needle while the thread cassette is not installed, otherwise the needle may break or damage to the machine may result.

Remove the needle.
Load the spool for the first thread colour into the thread cassette.

Thread the cassette up to arrow 2, indicated on the thread cassette.
Load the spool for the second thread colour onto the extra spool pin.
Use the two threads to thread the cassette, and then cut the threads.

Thread the cassette along arrows 3 to 6, indicated on the thread cassette.
Insert the cassette (with the extra spool pin attached) into the thread cassette compartment.

Pass both threads through the needle bar thread hooks.

If the thread cassette is inserted with the twin needle attached, the sewing machine may be damaged.
Install the twin needle.
Manually thread the left needle with the thread for the left side of the stitch.
Remove the thread for the right side of the stitch from only the lower hook of the needle bar thread hooks, and then use it to thread the right needle.
Attach zigzag foot "J".

When using the twin needle, be sure to attach zigzag foot "J", otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
Turn on the sewing machine and select a stitch.

When using the twin needle, be sure to select an appropriate stitch, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
Start sewing.
Two lines of stitching are sewn parallel to each other.

When changing the sewing direction, press (Needle position button) to raise the needle from the fabric, and then raise the presser foot lever and turn the fabric.
- Do not try turning the fabric with the twin needle left down in the fabric, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
- When the twin needle mode is selected (), do not turn the balance wheel after removing the thread cassette.
  Otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.