Changing Needles; Fabric And Needle Chart - Janome MC8200QC Instruction Book

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Fabric
Lawn
Georgette Silk #80-100
Fine Tricot Cotton #80-100
Organza Synthetic #80-100
Crepe
Sheeting
Silk #50
Jersey
Medium Cotton #50-80
Broadcloth
Synthetic #50-80
Fleece
Denim
Silk #30-50
Heavy Tweed
Cotton #40-50
weight Coating
Synthetic #40-50
Quilting
NOTE:
1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red
tip needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90)
are included in the needle case (Part No. 859856005).
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Thread Needle
Blue tip needle
Universal needle
#9/65-11/75
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#11/75-14/90
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#14/90-16/100

Changing Needles

CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine or turn the power switch off before
changing the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button
and lower the presser foot.
Turn the power switch off.
Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle
from the clamp.
q Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw firmly with a screwdriver.
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e Stopper pin
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.
Never use a blunt needle.
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Fabric and Needle Chart

• For general sewing, use red needle.
• Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing
fine fabrics.
• In general, use the same thread for both needle and
bobbin.
• Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine fabrics, stretch
fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped
stitches.
• Use a purple tip needle for sewing knits, free quilting
and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.
• Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or fine fabrics
to prevent seam puckering.
• Always test the thread and needle size on a small
piece of the same fabric you will use for actual
sewing.
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