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Changing the needle
z Turn off the power switch. Raise the needle by
turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
CAUTION
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from the power supply before
changing the needle.
x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
q Needle clamp screw
w Flat side of the needle
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up as far as it will go and tighten the needle clamp screw
firmly.
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
e Gap
Never use a blunt needle.
NOTE:
Use size 11 blue tipped needles for fine fabrics.
For medium to heavy weight fabrics, use size 14
needles.
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