Changing Needles; Fabric And Needle Chart - ELNA eXperience 580 Instruction Manual

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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, 1 x blue tip needles (#11/75),
2 x #11/75 needles and 1 x #14/90 needle are
included in the needle case (Part No. 820827007).
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Thread Needle
#9/65-11/75
Blue tip needle
#11/75-14/90
#14/90-16/100

Changing Needles

CAUTION:
Always make sure to 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.
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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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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 needle size 11/75 or 14/90.
• A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing
lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.
• Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce
the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
• Always test the needle size on a small scrap of the
fabric that will be used for actual sewing.
• In general, use the same thread for the needle and
bobbin.
• When sewing stretch fabrics, very fine fabrics and
synthetics, use a blue tip needle. The blue tip needle
effectively prevents skipped stitches.
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