Changing Needles; Thread And Needle Chart - Janome Craft 6600P Instruction Manual

Janome 6600 Instruction Manual
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Fabric and Needle Chart
WEIGHT
FABRIC
Very Light
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Light
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot
Leather Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,
Medium
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Heavy
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Very Heavy
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finish
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Changing Needles

Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle
button and lower the presser foot.
Turn off the power switch.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
1 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.
2 Stopper Pin
3 Flat Side
3
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.
4 Gap
CAUTION:
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from power supply before
changing the needle.
TYPE of NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Blue Tip Needle
Universal
Blue Tip Needle
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Denim Needle
Universal
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
Topstitching Needle
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Janome Sewing Machine
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
11 (75)
14 (90)
14 (90)
14 (90)
16 (100)
16 (100)
16 (100)
18 (110)
16 (100)
14 (90)
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