7. CORRECT USE
7-1. Selecting the needle and thread
Different needles and threads are used for different
sewing applications.
Refer to the table at right for details on which needle
and thread to select.
NOTE:
For inner clamping device, use only the DP
7-2. Installing the needle
q
w
7-3. Threading the upper thread
Turn off the power switch before threading the thread, otherwise the machine may operate if the
foot switch is depressed by mistake and serious injury could result.
Thread the upper thread correctly as shown in the illustration below.
* If the tension release lever q is raised in the direction of the arrow, it will be easier to open the tension disc
w and pull the thread through.
[Two holes]
Spun rayon yarn
9
11
10
Synthetic thread
9
11
10
17 needle.
q
w
q
Approx. 40 mm
Needle
DP
5 #14
DP
17NY #19
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.
Loosen the set screw q, insert the needle w as far as
it will go so that the groove is facing toward you, and
then tighten the set screw q.
CAUTION
w
[When using the liquid cooling tank]
LK3-B434E Mark II
7. CORRECT USE
Thread
Main application
#80 - #50
Medium materials
#50 - #20
Heavy materials
CAUTION
[One hole]
11
9
10
26