Needles; Changing The Needle - Pfaff 260C Owner's Manual

Needles

The sewing machine needle plays an important role in
successful sewing. Use only quality needles.
We recommend needles of system 130/705H.
The needle package included with your machine
contains needles of the most frequently used sizes.
Universal needle
Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and
come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a
variety of fabric types and weights.
Stretch needle
Stretch needles have a special scarf to eliminate skipped
stitches when there is a flex in the fabric.
For knits, swimwear, fleece, synthetic suedes and
leathers. Marked with a yellow band.
Denim needle
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly
woven fabrics without deflecting the needle. For canvas,
denim, microfibers. Marked with a blue band
Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight needle
with a sharp point (A).
A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches, breakage or
snapping of the thread. It can also damage the stitch plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (C), they can damage
your sewing machine.

Changing the needle

1. Use the hole in the multi-purpose tool to hold the
needle.
2. Loosen the needle screw. Use the screwdriver if
necessary.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert the new needle, using the multi-purpose tool.
Push the new needle upwards with the flat side
away from you until it will go no further.
5. Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go.
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