Changing The Needle - Toyota ESM21 Instruction Manual

10. Changing the needle

Before changing the needle, remove the power plug from the outlet.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Broken needles are dangerous. Be sure to dispose of them in a safe place away from
children.
Not doing so could cause an injury.
Correct needle selection
1. Turn the handwheel towards yourself to raise the
end of the needle higher than the needle plate.
2. Hold the needle in one hand, loosen the needle
clamp screw with the accessory needle plate
screw driver, and remove the needle.
Note : Do not remove the needle clamp screw.
1. Face the flat surface of the needle to the rear
and insert until it makes contact with the pin.
2. Firmly tighten the needle clamp screw with the
needle plate screw driver.
Note : If a faulty needle is used not only will it impair the sewing
performance, but it could also damage the metal plate or hook,
or break the needle.
* If a stitch is missed or the thread breaks, first try replacing the needle.
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Sewing preparations
Loosen the needle clamp screw to remove
the needle.