Needle Threader; Threading For Twin Needle - Singer C240 Instruction Manual

Needle Threader

The needle threader allows you to quickly and easily
thread the eye of the needle. The needle must be in its
highest position to use the built-in needle threader. Press
the needle up/down button to make sure the needle is
fully raised.
We also recommend lowering the presser foot.
1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way
down. The threader hook (F) swivels through the
needle eye.
2. Place the thread from the back over the hook (G) and
under the thread hook (F).
3. Let the needle threader gently swing back. The hook
pulls the thread through the needle eye and forms
a loop behind the needle. Pull the thread loop out
behind the needle.
Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for
SINGER size 9/70, 11/80, 14/90, 16/100, and 18/110 needles.
You cannot use the needle threader for size 60 needles or
smaller, wing needles or twin needles.
When threading the needle manually, make sure that the
needle is threaded from front to back.

Threading for Twin Needle

(optional accessory)
Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make
sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in its
highest position.
1. Place the thread on the spool pin and fit the
appropriately sized spool cap. Insert the auxiliary
spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and a felt pad.
Place the second thread on the spool pin.
2. Pull the thread into the right thread guide (A) from
front to back and the left thread guide (B) from back
to front. Pull both threads between the tension discs
(C).
3. Thread down through the right-hand threading slot
and then upwards through the left-hand threading
slot.
4. Bring the threads from the right into the take-up lever
(D) and down in the left-hand threading slot. Place
the threads into the lower thread guide (E). Place
one thread into the slot on the left side of the needle
thread guide (F) and the other thread into the slot on
the right side of the needle thread guide (G). Make
sure that the threads do not become twisted together.
5. Thread the needles.
Note: The weight and irregular surface of specialty threads,
like metallics, can cause increased tension on the thread.
Reducing the tension will help prevent needle breakage.
G
F
Note: When you are using a twin needle, you might need to
reduce the stitch width to prevent damage of the twin needle,
stitch plate or presser foot. How much you need to reduce it
depends on the stitch position, the stitch width and/or the size
of the twin needle.
B
D
C
F
A
E
G
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