6.3 Changing the needle
Caution: Risk of injury!
Tur n the main switch off!
The needle may only be changed with the sewing unit switched off.
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Tur n the machine with crank 4 until the needle bar 1 reaches its
highest position.
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Loosen screw 2.
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Pull the needle downwards out of the needle bar 1.
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Insert the new needle into the hole of the needle bar 1 and push it
until it stops.
Caution!
The needle scarf 3 must point towards the hook.
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Tighten screw 2.
ATTENTION!
When changing to another needle size, the distance between hook
and needle must be readjusted (see service instructions).
Ignoring the above mentioned hint can cause the following errors:
Use of a thinner needle:
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Missed stitches
·
Thread damage
Use of a thicker needle:
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Damage on the hook tip.
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Damage of the needle
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