Changing Needles - ELNA EXPRESSIVE 820 Instruction Manual

Changing Needles

Never use a bent or blunt needle, as it may cause
skipped stitches or thread breakage. Defective
needles can ruin the fabric. Always purchase good
quality needles. Change needles often.
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Turn OFF the power switch. Hand turn the flywheel
to bring needle up to highest position. Lower the
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presser foot. Turn the needle clamp screw
counterclockwise to loosen. Remove the needle
from the clamp.
Insert the new needle into needle clamp with the
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flat side to the back, pushing it up as far as it
will go. Tighten the clamp screw firmly.
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To determine if the needle is defective, place the
flat side of the needle on something flat (a needle
plate, piece of glass, etc.). The gap between the
needle and the flat surface should be consistent.
NOTE: Use a 75/11 needle for fine fabrics and a
90/14 needle for medium to heavyweight fabrics.
Your machine comes inserted with a 75/11
needle.
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