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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
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Pull the thread off the spool. Pass the thread from the
back to the front through the thread guides at the top.
When using thread that quickly feeds off the spool, such
as metallic thread, use the enclosed ring to prevent the
thread from becoming entangled.
Threading sequence; Pull the thread from the spool,
place the thread through the ring from the bottom up
(1), into the thread guide (2) and through the ring from
the top down (3). When using the ring, do not use the
spool cap base.
Note
• Guide the thread so that it does not become
entangled with the other thread.
• After feeding the thread as instructed, wind any
excess thread back onto the spool, otherwise the
excess thread will become tangled.
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Pass the thread through the machine's thread guide
from the right to the left.
1 Thread guide
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Thread the machine according to the steps
"Upper Threading" on page 37.
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CHANGING THE NEEDLE
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CAUTION
• Always touch
on the screen to lock all
keys and buttons before changing the needle.
If
is not touched and the "Start/Stop"
button or another operation button is pressed
accidentally, the machine will start and injury
may result.
• Use only home sewing machine needles. Other
needles may break and may cause injury.
• Never use a bent needle. This may cause
injury.
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• 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.
1 Parallel space
2 Flat surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
• The machine needles are consumables. Replace
the needle in cases such as those described
below.
- If an unusual sound is produced when the needle
enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be
broken or dull.)
- If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.)
- Generally, after completing one project, such as
a piece of clothing.
Press
(Needle position button) to raise the needle.
Touch
to lock all keys and buttons.
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If the message [OK to automatically lower the
presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch
to continue.
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.
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