Needle Information
This overlock uses a flat shank industrial needle that eliminates the possibility of inserting the needle backwards.
Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in this overlock.
Use HUSQVARNA® VIKING® needles EL x 705 sizes 14/90 and 12/80, supplied with this machine.
You can sew using one, two or three needles depending on what stitch to use.
Note: When using two needles, the left needle is positioned a little higher up than the right needle (they are not supposed to be ‘level’, like a twin needle).
Checking the Needles
To make sure the needle is not bent, place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (needle plate, glass etc.). The gap
between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or blunt needle.
Change the Needles
Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine.
Change the needle often. As a general rule,
needles should be changed every 6-8 hours of
actual stitching time.
Turn the handwheel toward you until the needles are at the
highest position.
Loosen, but do not remove the needle clamp screw with the
allen key while you are holding the needles.
Remove the selected needle.
Hold the new needle with the flat surface to the back.
Insert the needle into the needle clamp as far as it will go.
Note: We recommend using the hole in the needle threader to hold the
needle.
Securely tighten the needle clamp screw using the allen key.
Note: Do not over-tighten the screw as this may cause the needle clamp
to be damaged.
Note: When using only one needle, slightly tighten the other needle
clamp screws. This is to prevent losing the needle clamp screw.
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