ELNA eXcellence 680+ - Changing Needles; Fabric and Needle Chart

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Changing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine or turn the power switch off before
changing the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button
and lower the presser foot.
Press the lockout key to lockout the machine or turn the
power switch off.
Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the needle
from the clamp.
q Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the at
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 rmly with a screwdriver.
w Flat side
e Stopper pin
To check needle straightness, place the at side of the
needle onto something at (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the at surface should
be consistent.
Never use a blunt needle.
r Gap
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Fabric Thread Needle
Fine
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Organza
Crepe
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Blue tip needle
Universal needle
#9/65-11/75
Medium
Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece
Silk #50
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-80
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#11/ 75 -14/ 9 0
Heavy
weight
Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting
Silk #30-50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
Red tip needle
Purple tip needle
Universal needle
#14/90-16/100
Fabric and Needle Chart
• For general sewing, use red needle.
• Fine threads and needles should be used for sewing
ne fabrics.
• In general, use the same thread for both needle and
bobbin.
• Use a blue tip needle for sewing ne fabrics, stretch
fabrics, tricot and buttonholes to prevent skipped
stitches.
• Use a purple tip needle for sewing knits, free quilting
and across the hem to prevent skipped stitches.
• Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or ne fabrics
to prevent seam puckering.
• Always test the thread and needle size on a small
piece of the same fabric you will use for actual
sewing.
NOTE:
1 x twin needle, 2 x blue tip needle (#11/75), 1 x red tip
needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple tip needle (#14/90) are
included in the needle case (Part No. 859856005).
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