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Replacing the needle / Feed dogs
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Replacing the needle
ATTENTION: Turn power switch of off („O“) po-
sition when carrying out any of the operations
shown below.
Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing
signs of wear and causing problems.
Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions.
A Loosen the needle clamp screw.
B The flat side of the shaft should be towards the back.
Insert the needle as far up as it will go.
Tighten again the needle clamp screw after inserting the
new needle.
Needles must be in perfect condition.
Problems can occur with:
1 Bent needles
2 Blunt needles
3 Damaged points
Raise or lower the feed dogs
Sliding the lever to the
(b)
will lower the feed dog,
for example during button sewing. If you wish to contin-
ue sewing normally, slide the lever to (a) in order to
raise the feed dogs.
Make a complete turn (one full revolution of the
handwheel) to raise the feed dogs. The feed dogs will
not raise up if you do not turn the handwheel, even if the
lever is slid to the right .
