JUKI APW-895NE, Instruction Manual

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V. PREPARATION OF THE SEWING MACHINE
1. HOW TO OPERATE THE SEWING MACHINE HEAD
(1) How to attach the needles
Needles used are DP X 17 #14 to #18 (standard
#16). Use the specified needle.
Insert left- and right-hand sides needles as far as
they will go pointing their long grooves
❶ at each
other and tighten needle clamp screws
❷
.
❷
❷
• Use the left hand twist thread for the needle
thread.
• Either twist thread will do for the bobbin thread.
(2) Thread used
Right hand twist thread
Left hand twist thread
Use a new thread which is uniformly
twisted.
❶
CAUTION
:
• Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevents accidents caused by abrupt start of
the sewing machine.
• When replacing the needle, be careful not to allow your fingers to touch the blade section of the
center knife.
(3) How to pass the needle thread
①
Lift binder
❶
in the direction
A
, Hold section
B
by hand and turn the whole binder in the direc -
tion
C
.
Binder is locked with the ball plunger.
Rather strongly turn the binder in the
direction C to release the lock.
C
A
B
❶
Be sure to press section B since welt-
ing width may become improper when
the binder is pressed and turned in the
direction C.
CAUTION
:
Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the
sewing machine.