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Replacing the Needle
Replacing the needle
Use the screwdriver and a new needle that has been
determined to be straight according to the instructions in
"Checking the needle" on page 23.
a
Press
(Needle position button) once or twice to
raise the needle.
b
Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover
the hole in the needle plate to prevent the needle from
falling into the machine.
c
Touch
.
The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (except
CAUTION
• When replacing the needle, be sure that you
have touched
lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries
may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any
other button is pressed and the machine starts.
c
d
d
Follow steps
to
foot" on page 51 for removing the presser foot.
e
Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a
screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward
you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.
• Do not apply a strong force when loosening or
tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain
parts of the machine may be damaged.
• The needle clamp screw can also be turned with the
disc-shaped screwdriver.
f
With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the
machine, insert the new needle until it touches the
needle stopper. Using the screwdriver tighten the
needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise.
1
CAUTION
• Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the
needle stopper and securely tighten the needle
clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise
the needle may break and cause injury.
24
).
on the operation panel to
"Replacing the embroidery
1 Needle stopper
e
h
g
Follow steps
to
foot" on page 51 for reattaching the presser foot.
h
Touch
to unlock all keys and buttons.
"Replacing the embroidery
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