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Changing the needle
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Correct needle selection
If a faulty needle is used, not only could it impair the sewing performance, but it could
also damage the needle plate or rotary hook, or break the needle.
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Good needle
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Incorrect stitching or thread breaking, try replacing the
needle.
Screw driver for
the needle plate
Needle clamp
screw
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to the rear and insert to where it
contacts the pin at the base of
the needle bar.
Firmly tighten the needle clamp
screw with the screw driver for
the needle plate.
Pin
Flat surface
Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the
point of the needle above the needle plate.
Holding the needle with one hand, loosen
the needle clamp screw with the screw driver
for the needle plate, and remove the needle.
Note:
Do not remove the needle clamp screw.
Loosen the needle clamp screw to remove
the needle.
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Faulty needle
The entire needle is
bent
The point of the needle
is crushed / worn away
The point of the needle
is bent
Caution
Before changing the needle, use the main power switch to turn off the
sewing machine.
Not doing so could result in injury.
Broken needles are dangerous. Be sure to dispose of them in a safe
place away from children.
Not doing so could result in injury.
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