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Changing the Needle
z
Turn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning
the
handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the
presser
foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw
q
by
turning it
counterclockwise. Remove the needle from
the
needle clamp
w
.
x
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp
w
with
the flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle
into the needle clamp
w
, push it up as far as it will
go. Tighten the needle clamp screw
q
firmly by
turning it clockwise.
c
To see if the needle is in good condition, 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.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or
runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
q
Needle clamp screw
w
Needle clamp
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the
needle.
Fabric
Light
Thread
Medium
Heavy
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Wool,
Polyester
Cotton,
Polyester
Fine jersey
Wool
Denim
Jersey
Coating
Quilting
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Silk #50
Cotton #60-80
Synthetic #50-80
Cotton #50
Silk #50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
Silk #30
Cotton #50
#9/65–11/75
#11/75–14/90
#14/90
#14/90–16/100
#16/100
Selecting Thread and Needles
For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90.
A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing
lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.
Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce
the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
Always test the needle size on a small scrap of the
fabric that will be used for actual sewing.
In general, use the same thread for the needle and
bobbin. When sewing stretch fabrics, very fine fabrics
and synthetics, use a BLUE TIPPED needle. The blue
tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
Needle
q
w
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