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Replacing Needles
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine or turn the power switch off before
replacing the needle.
A loose needle or a loose screw may cause machine
malfunction or needle to break.
q
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel.
Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
r
Remove the needle from the clamp.
e
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.
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glasses, etc.).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
Never use a blunt needle.
Be sure to tighten the needle clamp screw firmly
with a screwdriver when attaching a needle to the
machine, otherwise the needle may break or cause
malfunction.
NOTE:
• Use the needles equipped with the machine or
• Use size 11 blue tipped needle for fine fabrics.
• For medium to heavy weight fabrics, use size 14
Fabric and Needle Chart
Fabric
Medium
Heavy
weight
* Red tip needle is an optional item.
14
CAUTION:
q Lockout key
w Needle clamp screw
e Flat side
r Stopper pin
t Gap
CAUTION:
supplied by an authorized dealer.
needles or red tip needle*.
Thread
Fine
Embroidery thread
Needle
Blue tip needle
Universal needle #14
Red tip needle*
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