26
w
e
e
z
Turn the power switch off. Lower the presser
foot. Turn the needle clamp screw
q
counterclockwise with the large screwdriver.
Loosen the screw and remove the needle from
the needle clamp.
q
Needle clamp screw
To determine if the needle is defective, place the flat side of
needle on something flat (a needle plate, piece of glass, etc.). The
gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent.
Never use a blunt or blunt needle, as it may cause skipped
stitches or thread breakage. Defective needles can ruin the fabric.
Always purchase good quality needles. Change needles often.
Needle (HL x 5) size
9 or 11
11 or 14
14, 16 or 18
Light weight
Medium
weight
Heavy weight
Fabrics
Crepe de chine,
Voile, Lawn,
Organdy, Geor-
gette, Tricot
Linens, Cotton,
Pique, Serge,
Double Knits,
Percale
Denim, Tweed,
Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery
and Upholstery
Fabric
Thread
Fine silk
Fine Cotton
Fine Synthetic
Covered Polyester
50 silk
50 to 80 Cotton
50 to 60 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
50 silk
40 to 50 Cotton
40 to 50 Synthetic
Cotton Covered Polyester
Thread and Needle Chart
z
x
q
x
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp
w
with the flat side
e
to the right, pushing it up
as far as it will go.
Tighten the clamp screw
q
firmly.
w
Needle clamp
e
Flat side
* Use an HL x 5 needle
Changing the Needle
CAUTION
Turn the power switch off and unplug the
machine before changing the needle.
To Check the Needle
