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Changing the Needle
q Needle clamp screw
w Needle clamp
e Flat side
r Gap
z Turn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering
the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw q by
turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the
needle clamp w.
x Insert a new needle into the needle clamp w with the
flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into the
needle clamp w, push it up as far as it goes. Tighten
the needle clamp screw q firmly by turning it clockwise.
c To see if the needle is good, place the flat side e of the
needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass, etc.).
The gap r between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or runs
in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
Changing the Presser Foot
CAUTION:
When attaching or removing presser foot, turn OFF the
power switch and remove the needle from the needle
clamp.
• To attach
Insert the presser foot pin q into the slit w of the presser
holder and push the presser foot to lock it in place.
• To remove
Pull the foot in the direction of arrow to remove the presser
foot.
To Remove and Attach the Foot Holder
CAUTION:
When attaching or removing foot holder, turn OFF the
power switch and remove the needle from the needle
clamp.
• To remove
Remove the setscrew by turning it counterclockwise with a
screwdriver and remove the foot holder.
• To attach
Match the hole in the foot holder with the threaded hole in
the presser bar. Fit the setscrew into the hole. Tighten the
screw by turning it clockwise with a screwdriver.
q Setscrew
w Foot holder
e Hole
r Threaded hole
q
w
e
r
q
q
w
e
r
w
q
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