5. CORRECT USE
5. CORRECT USE
5-1. Selecting the needle and thread
Needle
Thread
DP X 5 #9
#100 - #60
DP X 5 #16
#80 - #50
DP X 17NY #19
#50 - #20
DP X 17 #21
#50 - #20
DP X 17 #25
#50 - #20
5-2. Installing the needle and running the sewing machine
Turn off the power switch before installing the needle, otherwise the machine may operate of the foot switch is
depressed by mistake and serious injury could result.
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Installing the needle
Loosen the set screw (1), insert the needle (2) as far as
it will go so that the groove is facing toward you and
then tighten the set screw (1).
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Main application
Different needles and threads are used for different sewing
Knitted wear
applications.
General clothing
Refer to the table at left for details on which needle.
Denim
Denim
Leather•seat belts
CAUTION
1930S
BAS-341F, 342F
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To turn the pulley by hand
Turning
Down
Press
Simply press in on the pulley (1) to turn it by hand. To
turn the pulley, press lever (2) down.
• After turning the pulley by hand, be sure to press the
lever down to return the pulley to the normal
operating position.
1931S