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CHANGING THE NEEDLE (SYSTEM 130/705H)
Replace the needle at the fi rst sign of
thread breakage or skipped stitches.
Select the correct type and size of
needle for the fabric to be sewn. Turn
the hand wheel towards you until the
needle is at highest position. Loosen
the needle clamp screw (A) and tighten
again after inserting the new needle. (1)
The fl at side of the needle shaft should
be facing toward the back (B).
Push the needle up (C) into the needle
clamp as far as it will go (D).
Tighten the needle clamp screw fi rmly.
The sewing needle must always be
straight and sharp for smooth sewing.
Replace the needle (2) if it is bent (A),
blunt (C) or the point is damaged (B).
Caution: Turn power switch to “O”
before inserting or removing the
needle.