ELNA 2600 - Changing Needles; Needle and Fabric Chart

20
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hangin
g
Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to turn the power switch off
and
disconnect the machine from power supply
before
changing the needle.
T
ur
n
o
f
f
th
e
powe
r
switch.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower
the
presser foot.
1 Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
1 Needle clamp screw
2 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.
2 Stopper pin
3 Flat side
T
o
chec
k
needl
e
straightness
,
plac
e
th
e
fla
t
sid
e
o
f
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.
4 Gap
Needle
and
Fabric
Char
t
WEIGHT
V
ery Light
Light
F
ABRIC
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, W
ool Crepe, Peau de
Soie, Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed
Crepe, Qiana
Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, and Tricot
TYPE of NEEDLE
Universal
Ball Point
Blue T
ipped Needle
Universal
Blue T
ipped Needle
Ball Point
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
Mediu
m
Leathe
r
, Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
Gabardine, Felt, Terry
, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
W
edge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
1
1 (75)
14 (90)
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) St
retch
Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
14 (90)
14 (90)
Heavy
Denim, Sailcloth,
T
icking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur
,
Drapery Fabrics
Denim Needle
Universal
16 (100)
16 (100)
V
ery Heavy
Leathe
r
, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finishes
W
edge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
T
opstitching Needle
16 (100)
18 (110)
16 (100)
14 (90)