Kenmore 1218 Instructions Manual page 6

NEEDLES
Use KENMORE needles. The size of the needle should conform with
the size of the thread and both should be suitable to the fabric (See
next page). Never use a bent needle or one with a blunt point. Fig. 1
shows you the exact length of your needle. Be sure you never use in
your machine one that is not this exact length.
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Fig. 1
You will find among your accessories "'Q NEEDLE ''_ with blue shank. This special needle is to be used when
sewing certain knits and certain difficult synthetic fabrics. If you experience skipped stitches in any of your
sewing, use "'Q NEEDLE ''T".
Flat
side
faces
to
right
PLACEMENT OF NEEDLE
Raise needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel
toward you.
Loosen the needle clamp screw. Holding the needle with the flat side
away from you, slip the needle into the needle bar. When it is in as
far as it will go, tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver.
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