Replacing The Needle - VERITAS Florence Manual

Replacing the needle

Change the needle regularly, especially when it shows signs of wear or if it causes
problems.
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Turn the power switch to off ("O") when
carrying out below operations!
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the
needle then loosen the needle clamp screw to
remove the needle.
①
Needle clamp screw
When inserting a new needle, keep the flat
side of the shaft to the back.
Push the needle into the clamp until it touches
the pin and stops. Then secure it by tightening
the needle clamp screw.
①
Flat side of the shaft
②
Pin
Needles must be in perfect condition.
Problems can occur with:
①
Bent needles
②
Blunt needles
③
Damaged points