Janome Memory Craft 6700P - Replacing Needles

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Replacing Needles
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 key.
Press the lockout key.
q Needle up/down key
w Lockout key
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
e Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the at
side of the needle to the rear.
r 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.
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Fabric Thread Needle
Fine
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Organza
Crepe
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Blue tip needle
Universal needle
#9/65-11/75
Medium
Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece
Silk #50
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
Silk #30-50
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 red tip 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 interface to 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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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.
t Gap
Never use a blunt needle.