6
19X Service Manual
Changing the Needle
Parts & Tools Needed:
Needle
Needle Magnet
Instructions
A broken, bent, or burred needle may break thread, damage fabric, or even damage the machine.
Always check that the needle is in good repair before starting a new project, and replace the needle
after eight hours of use.
Straight Needle
Bent Needle
To avoid damage to the machine, please choose an approved needle style from the list below:
• DPx5 MR
• 134 MR
• 1955 MR
To change the needle, take the following steps:
1.
Power off the machine.
For information on selecting a
needle, see page 4.
2. With the
hand wheel
, raise the needle so it
clears the hoop part of the hopping foot.
3. Loosen the
needle thumb screw
and pull
down the needle. If needed, use a fl at-head
screwdriver.
Needle
Thumb Screw
Hand
Wheel
1
2
3
