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②
When inserting the needle, make sure that the groove
on the front of the needle is facing the front. Shaft of
the needle should be inserted completely into the
needle bar.
[Fig.5-25]
[Fig.5-26]
Needle insert
hole
Front groove of
the needle
[CAUTION 1]
For special threads such as artificial silk, turn the needle slightly to the right to
prevent thread breaks (see [Fig.5-26]).
[CAUTION 2]
If the needle is not inserted all the way to the top of the needle bar hole, timing of the machine will go off,
causing broken needles and thread breaks.
