Inserting Needles
INCORRECTLY INSERTED NEEDLES ARE THE NUMBER ONE CAUSE OF SEWING
PROBLEMS. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY, AND RE-
READ THEM IF THE SEWING MACHINE IS FAILING TO MAKE A STITCH.
The Strongarm 2000U-33 comes with a size 20
(metric 125)
sharp
point needle fitted.
Three spare needles are included in the tools and accessory case.
Unlike domestic sewing needles, industrial needles have a round
shank and can very easily be inserted the wrong way.
If you look closely at the needle, you will notice the needle has two
sides. One side has a groove that runs from the eye to the shank. The
other side has a smaller indent just above the eye, called a scarf.
Now look at the needle fitted to the sewing machine. Notice the long
groove faces outwards, or to the left as you face the sewing machine.
To insert a needle, loosen the small screw on the needle bar of the
sewing machine that secures the needle. Remove the old needle.
Insert the new needle with the long groove facing
outwards, or to the left as you face the machine.
Slide it all the way in, then tighten the small
screw to secure the needle.
IT’S NOT HARD TO INSERT THE NEEDLE
CORRECTLY, BUT IF IT ISN’T INSERTED
CORRECTLY, THE MACHINE WILL SKIP
STITCHES, BREAK THREAD OR BREAK
NEEDLES.