ELNA eXplore 340 - Needle and Threading Setup

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Changing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to turn the power switch off an
d
disconnect the machine from power supply befor
e
changing the needle.
T
urn off the power 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 check needle straightness, place the flat side of 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 Cha
r
t
WEIGHT
Very Light
Light
FABRIC
Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy
Net, Tulle
Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,
Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,
Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool 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 Tipped Needle
Universal
Blue Tipped Needle
Ball Point
NEEDLE SIZE
9 (65)
9 (65)
11 (75)
11 (75)
12 (80)
11 (75)
11 (75)
Medium
Leathe
r
, Suede
Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
11 (75)
14 (90)
Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch
Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Ball Point
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
14 (90)
14 (90)
Heavy
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,
Drapery Fabrics
Denim Needle
Universal
16 (100)
16 (100)
Very Heavy
Leathe
r
, Suede
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
Topstitching for Special Finishes
Wedge Point
Leather Needle
Universal
Topstitching Needle
16 (100)
18 (110)
16 (100)
14 (90)
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