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Replacing the Needle
Replacing the Needle
CAUTION
• Only use recommended home sewing machine needles.
Use of any other needle may break the needle, possibly
resulting in injury.
• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break,
possibly resulting in injuries.
Thread and needle number
The lower the thread number is, the heavier the thread; the
higher the needle number, the larger the needle.
Embroidery needles
It is recommended to use a 75/11 home sewing machine
needle. However, if the machine is not stitching well when
embroidering on heavy weight fabric, please try a 90/14
needle.
Checking the needle
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a
flat surface and check that the distance between the needle
and the flat surface is even.
a
b
d
c
e
The machine needles are consumables. Replace the
needle in cases such as those described below.
- If an unusual sound is produced when the needle
enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be
broken or dull.)
- If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.)
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 32.
1
Press
(Threading position button) to raise the
needle.
2
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.
32
a Flat side
b Needle type marking
c Flat surface
d Even
e Not even
3
Hold down
(Accept button).
Needle/thread change mode is entered. (page 21)
CAUTION
When replacing the needle, be sure to lock all buttons,
otherwise injuries may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or
any other button is pressed and the machine starts.
4
Press
(Accept button).
Presser foot is lowered.
5
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.
6
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.
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.
7
Hold down
(Accept button).
The Accept button LED goes off, and the Needle/
thread exchange mode is exited.
a Needle stopper
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