Singer 645 - Changing Needle and Needle Plate

CHANGING
NEEDLE
Always
change
the needle
after
every
other
garment
especially
when
sewing
on
polyester
and
nylon
fabrics
which
dull
needles
much
faster.
When
needles
are
dull
or
bent, they
damage
both
your
fabric
and the
machine.
A
general
rule
when
placing
sewing
machine
needles
is
that
the
flat
side
of
the
needle
is
placed.
to
the
back of
the
machine,
when
the
bobbin
is
put
in
from
the
front.
If the
needle
is
inserted
incorrectly,
the
stitches
will
not form.
To
change
the
needle
1.
Raise
the
needle
bar
to
its
highest
position
by
turning
the
hand
wheel
toward
you.
2.
Loosen
needle
clamp
to
remove
the
needle.
3.
Place
needle
(flat
side
to
the
back
and
long
groove,
to
thefront)in
the
needle
clamp
and
push
it
upward
as
far
as
it
will
go,
tighten
needle
clamp.
4.
After
changing
the
needle,
make
one
complete
turn
of
the
hand
wheel
by
hand
to
be
sure
the
needle
is
clearing
the
needle
plate.
CHANGING
NEEDLE
PLATE
Although
an
all-purpose,
utility
needle
plate
is
fixed
on your
machine,
for
straight
sewing
on
fine fabric
or
soft
or
very
stretchy
fabric,
you may
want
to
use
the
straight
stitch
needle
plate
together
with
the straight
stitch
foot,
both of
which
are
included
in
your
accessory
box.
To
change
the
needle
plate,
simply
slide
the
slide
plate
as
far
forward
as
possible..
Remove
the
two screws
holding
the
plate
in
place.
Lift
the needle
plate
and
replace.
The
needle
plate
is
removed
for
cleaning
the lint
which
may
pile
up
between
needle
plate
and
feed
dogs.
STRAIGHT
STITCH
NEEDLE
PLATE
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