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z Turn the power switch off.
Lower the presser foot.
Turn the needle clamp screw q
counterclockwise with the large screwdriver.
Loosen the screw and remove the needle from
the needle clamp.
q Needle clamp screw
To determine if the needle is defective, place the needle on
something flat (a needle plate, piece of glass, etc.). The gap
between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent.
Never use a blunt or blunt needle, as it may cause skipped
stitches or thread breakage. Defective needles can ruin the fabric.
Always purchase good quality needles. Change needles often.
Needle (DB x 1) size
9 or 11
11 or 14
14, 16 or 18
Light weight
Medium
weight
Heavy weight
Fabrics
Crepe de chine,
Voile, Lawn,
Organdy,
Georgette, Tricot
Linens, Cotton,
Pique, Serge,
Double Knits,
Percale
Denim, Tweed,
Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery
and Upholstery
Fabric
Thread
Fine silk
Fine Cotton
Fine Synthetic
Covered Polyester
50 silk
50 to 80 Cotton
50 to 60 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
50 silk
40 to 50 Cotton
40 to 50 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
Thread and Needle Chart
z
x
q
x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp w
with the groove e to the left, and the small
scarf r back on the needle to the right.
Push the needle up as far as it will go. Tighten
the clamp screw q firmly.
w Needle clamp
e Groove
r Scarf
* Use a DB x 1 needle
Changing the Needle for Model 1600P-DB and 1600P-DBX
CAUTION
Turn the power switch off and unplug the
machine before changing the needle.
To Check the Needle
ee
rr
Front Right Back
w
q
Needle