Janome HD3000, Instruction Book

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CAUTION:
Turn the power switch off before replacing the
needle.
Changing Needle
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward
you and lower the presser foot.
Turn off the power switch.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the
flat side away from you.
When inserting the needle into the clamp, push it up
as far as it will go and tighten the clamp screw firmly
with the screwdriver.
* Check your needles frequently for barbed or blunted
points.A damaged needle can cause permanent
snags or runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
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