Janome HORIZON Memory Craft 9480 QC PROFESSIONAL - Replacing Needles; Fabric and Needle Chart

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Replacing Needles
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CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine before replacing the needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
(1) Needle up/down button
(2) Lockout key
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
(3) Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the at
side of the needle to the rear.
(4) Flat side
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.
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.
(5) Gap
Never use a blunt needle.
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.
Fabric Thread Needle
Fine
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Organza
Crepe
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic
#80-100
Blue tip needle
Universal needle
#9/65-11/75
Medium
Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece
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
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 a 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 interfacing for 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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