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(1)
(3)
(5)
Fabric
Lawn
Georgette
Cotton #80-100
Fine
Tricot
Synthetic
Organza
#80-100
Crepe
Sheeting
Cotton #50-80
Jersey
Medium
Synthetic
Broadcloth
#50-80
Fleece
Denim
Cotton #40-50
Heavy
Tweed
Synthetic
weight
Coating
#40-50
Quilting
NOTE:
1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip
needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are
included in the needle case (Part No. 859856005).
(4)
Thread
Needle
Blue tip needle
Universal needle
#9/65-11/75
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#11/75-14/90
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#14/90-16/100
Replacing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
(2)
(1) Needle up/down button
(2) Lockout key
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
(3) Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
(4) Flat side
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, glass, etc.).
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
(5) Gap
Never use a blunt needle.
CAUTION:
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.
Fabric and Needle Chart
• For general sewing, use a red needle.
• Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing
fine fabrics.
• In general, use the same thread for both needle and
bobbin.
• Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine fabrics, stretch
fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped
stitches.
• Use a purple tip needle for sewing knits, free quilting
and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.
• Use a stabilizer or interfacing for stretch or fine fabrics
to prevent seam puckering.
• Always test the thread and needle size on a small
piece of the same fabric you will use for actual sewing.
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