Useful Hints
Released stitches
Released or dropped stitches may be caused by a stitch size that is too big or damaged latch needles. If caused by
damaged latch needles the appropriate needles have to be replaced.
Replacing a needle
- Pull out the needle rail situated below the upper rail at right until the defective needle is cleared.
- If either the needle head or the latch are damaged, the needle head must first be broken off with a pair of flat pliers.
- Holding the needle by its foot, remove it from the needle channel. If you have not removed the needle head, it is
absolutely essential to close the latch.
- Insert the new needle with its latch open from behind into the needle channel.
- Push the needle rail to its proper place again.
Jammed Lock
Set the needle return dial at I, and lift the lock off the
needle bed, tipping it forward slightly and then lifting it.
When you have dealt with the trouble, slide the lock
back on to the needle bed from the side. Take care
that the lock fits into the guide rails on the needle bed.
Turn the return dial to III again.
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