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Attention:
Turn power switch to “O” before inserting
or removing the needle.
Change the needle regularly, especially if it
is showing signs of wear and causing
problems.
Insert the needle as illustrated:
A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and
tighten again after inserting the new
needle. (1)
B. The flat side of the shaft should be
towards the back.
C/D.Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Needles must be in perfect condition. (2)
Problems can occur with:
A. Bent needles
B. Blunt needles
C. Damaged points
Inserting the needle
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Caution:
Before threading, turn power switch to
“O”.
Raise the needle bar to its highest position.
Follow exactly the numbered threading
sequence as illustrated below. If you skip a
step or fail to properly engage the thread
in any of the thread guides, the machine
will not sew properly. (1-5)
Continue to draw the thread down and
into the needle bar thread guide. Insert the
thread through the eye of the needle from
front to back. Leave about 10 cm (4”) of
thread loose behind the needle, (5) or cut
the excess thread by using the thread
cutter (6)
Threading the upper thread
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