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5-12) NEEDLE-HOOK TIMING CONTROL
1) Needle
①
It is very important to select the right needle for the type of thread and fabric used.
②
Inappropriate needle may cause bad embroidery, thread breaks, skipped stitches, etc.
③
For normal embroidery, use a DB
×
K5 needle.
2) Relationship between Needle and Thread
①
Inadequate selection of thread and needle may result in thread breaks, skipped stitches, as well as in bad-
quality embroidery.
②
Refer to the following table of threads and needles used for normal embroidery.
3) Changing the Needle
①
Make sure the needle is completely clear of the needle plate before attempting to change it. If the needle is not clear
of the plate, manually turn the main shaft with a hand lever to put the needle in the right location for change.
[CAUTION]
DB
×
K5 needle has an eye twice larger than that of DB1 (used for normal sewing). Use DB X K5 for
normal embroidery.
[CAUTION]
Needle and thread most commonly used in embroidery are DB
×
K5 #11 and rayon yarn 120d/2.
[Fig.5-23]
Needle Size
Thread Size
US
0.25
0.27
0.29
0.32
0.34
0.36
Japan
9
10
11
12
13
14
Germany
Cotton
Silk
100~120
80~100
60~70
Nylon
130~150
100~130
80~100
Rayon
70~100
100~130
70~80
50~60
50~60
65
70
75
80
85
90
130~150
Needle
Needle
plate
CAUTION
STOP the machine and turn OFF the power before turning the shaft manually.
Immediately remove the lever afterward: it is dangerous to operate the machine with
the lever inserted.
Main shaft lever
