Janome HD1800, Instruction Book

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CAUTION:
Turn the power switch off before replacing
the needle.
Changing Needle
Fine
Medium
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Heavy
weight
Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Sheeting
Jersey
Wool
Knit
#9/65-11/75
Blue tip needle
Thread Needle
Silk #50
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-80
#11/75-14/90
Red tip needle
Silk #30-50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
#14/90-16/100
Fabric and Needle Chart
• For general sewing, use needle size
#11/75 or #14/90.
• Fine threads and needles should be
used for sewing fine fabrics.
• In general, use the same thread for
both needle and bobbin.
• Use a blue tip needle for sewing fine
fabrics, stretch fabrics and buttonholes
to prevent skipped stitches.
• Use a stabilizer or interface for stretch
or fine 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.
Fabric
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel
toward you and lower the presser foot.
Turn off the power switch.
Loosen the needle clamp screw and remove the
needle from the clamp.
q
Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with
the flat side of the needle to the rear.
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp,
push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the
needle clamp screw firmly with a screwdriver.
w
Flat side
e
Stopper pin
To check needle straightness, place the flat
side of the needle onto something flat (a needle
plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface
should be consistent.
Never use a blunt needle.
r
Gap
w
r
e
q q