Changing Needles; Needle And Thread Chart - Janome Magnolia 7318 Instruction Manual

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Needle and Thread Chart

WEIGHT
FABRIC
Very Light
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Light
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,
Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, and Tricot
Leather, Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,
Medium
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Heavy
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Leather, Suede
Very Heavy
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finishes

Changing Needles

CAUTION:
Always make sure to turn the power switch off
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and disconnect the machine from power supply
before changing the needle.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and
lower the presser foot.
Turn off the power switch.
z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
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counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
q Needle clamp screw
x 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.
w Stopper pin
e Flat side
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.
Never use a blunt needle.
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TYPE of NEEDLE NEEDLE SIZE
Universal 9 (65)
Ball Point 9 (65)
Blue Tipped Needle 11 (75)
Universal 11 (75)
12 (80)
Blue Tipped Needle 11 (75)
Ball Point 11 (75)
Wedge Point 11 (75)
Leather Needle
Universal 14 (90)
Ball Point 14 (90)
Wedge Point 14 (90)
Leather Needle
Denim Needle 16 (100)
Universal 16 (100)
Wedge Point 16 (100)
Leather Needle 18 (110)
Universal 16 (100)
Topstitching Needle 14 (90)