Janome Memory Craft 400E, Instruction Book

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13
Replacing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout
the machine or turn the power switch off before
replacing the needle.
A loose needle or a loose screw may cause machine
malfunction or needle to break.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel.
Turn the power switch off or press the lockout key.
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Lockout key
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
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Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
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Flat side
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.
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.
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Gap
Never use a blunt needle.
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NOTE:
Use size 11 blue tipped needle for fine fabrics.
For medium to heavy weight fabrics, use size 14
needles.
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Fabric Thread Needle
Fine
Embroidery thread
Blue tip needle
or
EL x 705
Size 12/80
Medium
Heavy
weight
Universal needle #14
or
EL x 705
Size 14/90
Fabric and Needle Chart
Janome bobbin thread for embroidery is recommended
for bobbin.
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