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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
Getting Ready
Basic operations B-55
B
1
a
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise
the needle.
b
Press to lock all keys and buttons.
* If the message “OK to automatically lower the
presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press OK
to continue.
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and
operation buttons are locked.
c
Use the screwdriver to turn the screw
toward the front of the machine and loosen
the screw. Remove the needle.
d
With the flat side of the needle facing the
back, insert the new needle all the way to
the top of the needle stopper (viewing
window) in the needle clamp. Use a
screwdriver to securely tighten the needle
clamp screw.
a Needle stopper
b Hole for setting the needle
c Flat side of needle
e
Press to unlock all keys and
buttons.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
CAUTION
• Always press on the screen to lock all
keys and buttons before changing the needle.
If is not pressed and the Start/Stop
button or another operation button is pressed
accidentally, the machine will start and injury
may result.
• Use only sewing machine needles made for
home use. Other needles may bend or break
and may cause injury.
• Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle
will easily break and may cause injury.
Memo
• To check the needle correctly, place the flat
side of the needle on a flat surface. Check
the needle from the top and the sides.
Throw away any bent needles.
a Parallel space
b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
Note
• Before replacing the needle, cover the hole
in the needle plate with fabric or paper to
prevent the needle from falling into the
machine.
Note
• Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp
screw. Doing so may damage the needle or
machine.
CAUTION
• Be sure to push in the needle until it touches
the stopper, and securely tighten the needle
clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle
is not completely inserted or the needle clamp
screw is loose, the needle may break or the
machine may be damaged.