Janome HD9 - Changing the Needle

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w
e
e
z
Turn the power switch off. Lower the presser
foot. Turn the needle clamp screw
q
counterclockwise with the large screwdriver.
Loosen the screw and remove the needle from
the needle clamp.
q
Needle clamp screw
To determine if the needle is defective, place the at side of
needle on something at (a needle plate, piece of glass, etc.). The
gap between the needle and the at surface should be consistent.
Never use a blunt or blunt needle, as it may cause skipped
stitches or thread breakage. Defective needles can ruin the fabric.
Always purchase good quality needles. Change needles often.
Thread and Needle Chart
Fabrics Thread Needle (HL x 5) size
Medium
weight
Broadcloth
Sheeting
Gabardine
Thin jersey
Synthetic #50-60
Cotton #50-60
#14
Flannel
Wool
Synthetic #50-60 #14
Heavy
weight
Denim
Synthetic #20-50
Cotton #20-50
#14-18
Jersey Synthetic #20-50 #14-16
Tweed
Synthetic #20-50
Cotton #30-50
#14-16
Canvas Synthetic #20-50 #14-18
Articial leather Synthetic #20-30 #14-18
z
x
q
x
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp
w
with the at side
e
to the right, pushing it up
as far as it will go.
Tighten the clamp screw
q
rmly.
w
Needle clamp
e
Flat side
* Use an HL x 5 needle
Changing the Needle
CAUTION
Turn the power switch off and unplug the
machine before changing the needle.
To Check the Needle