Changing The Needle; To Check For A Good Needle - Husqvarna Viking Tribute 140M User Manual

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

Turn off the power switch.
Your machine uses standard sewing
machine needles.
1. Lower the presser foot. Loosen the
screw in the needle clamp by turning
it counterclockwise. Remove the
needle.
2. Push up the new needle as far as it
will go with the at side away from
you. Tighten the screw rmly by
turning it clockwise.
a. Stop
b. Flat side
c. Needle clamp screw

To Check for a Good Needle:

Put the at side of the needle onto
something at (needle plate, glass etc.).
The gap between the needle and the at
surface should be consistent.
Never use a blunt needle. A damaged
needle can cause permanent snags or
runs in knits, ne silks and silk-like-
fabrics.
Note: Check the needle frequently for barbed or
blunt points.
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