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Replacing Needles
NOTE:
• Use the needles equipped with the machine or
supplied by an authorized dealer.
• Use size 11 blue tipped needle for ne fabrics.
• For medium to heavy weight fabrics, use size 14
needles or red tip needle*.
Fabric Thread Needle
Fine
Embroidery thread
Blue tip needle
Medium
Heavy
weight
Universal needle #14
Red tip needle*
Fabric and Needle Chart
* Red tip needle is an optional item.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the needle clamp screw rmly
with a screwdriver when attaching a needle to the
machine, otherwise the needle may break or cause
malfunction.
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine or turn the power switch off before
replacing the needle.
A loose needle or a loose screw may cause machine
malfunction or needle to break.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel.
Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key.
q Lockout key
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
w 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.
e Flat side
r Stopper pin
To check needle straightness, place the at side of the
needle onto something at (a needle plate, glasses, etc.).
The gap between the needle and the at surface should
be consistent.
t Gap
Never use a blunt needle.
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