Janome Memory Craft 500E, 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.
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.
r
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.
CAUTION:
Be sure to tighten the needle clamp screw firmly
with a screwdriver when attaching a needle to the
machine, otherwise the needle may break or cause
malfunction.