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Replacing the Needle
WARNING:
Always make sure to turn the power off before
replacing the needle.
Checking the needle
Check the needle regularly and replace it with new
one if it is bent or dull.
To check the straitness of the needle, place it onto
something flat. The gap between the needle shaft and
the flat surface should be consistent.
q Gap
CAUTION:
Do not use the bent or blunt needle.
The bent needle can cause it to break.
Replacing the needle
Loosen the needle clamp screw with the small
screwdriver included in the standard accessary.
Pull the needle out from the needle clamp.
w Small screwdriver
e Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the
long groove facing you.
Push the needle up as far as it will go and tighten the
needle clamp screw securely with the screwdriver.
r Long groove
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NOTE:
Use the DB x K5Q1-NY, size 11 needles (Janome
part number 770811000).