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Changing the Needle
CAUTION
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from power supply before
changing the needle.
• Removing the needle
Turn the power switch off.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
hand wheel. Lowering the presser foot.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the needle clamp.
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Needle clamp screw
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Needle clamp
• Attaching the needle
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side
to the rear.
Push the needle up as far as it goes.
Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly by turning it
clockwise.
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Flat side
• Checking the needle
To see if the needle is good, 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.
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Gap
Fabric
Light
Thread
Needle
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
Needle and thread chart
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Janome Marie Osmond Instruction Manual
Janome Sewing Machine
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Marie Osmond Owners Manual/ User Guide
