3D Connexion 7318 instruction manual Changing Needles, Needle and Thread Chart

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Changing Needles

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CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle.

Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower the presser foot.

Turn off the power switch.

zLoosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.

Remove the needle from the clamp. q Needle clamp screw

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Needle and Thread Chart

xInsert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side of the needle to the rear.

When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp screw firmly.

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To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.) The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent.

Never use a blunt needle.

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WEIGHT

FABRIC

TYPE of NEEDLE

NEEDLE SIZE

 

 

 

 

Very Light

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy

Universal

9 (65)

 

Net, Tulle

Ball Point

9 (65)

Light

Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,

Blue Tipped Needle

11

(75)

 

Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,

Universal

11

(75)

 

Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,

 

12

(80)

 

Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed

 

 

 

 

Crepe, Qiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single Knits, Jersey, Swimwear, and Tricot

Blue Tipped Needle

11

(75)

 

 

Ball Point

11

(75)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather, Suede

Wedge Point

11

(75)

 

 

Leather Needle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,

Universal

14

(90)

Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,

 

 

 

 

Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch

Ball Point

14

(90)

 

Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather, Vinyl, Suede

Wedge Point

14

(90)

 

 

Leather Needle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy

Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking

Denim Needle

16

(100)

 

 

 

 

Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,

Universal

16

(100)

 

 

Drapery Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather, Suede

Wedge Point

16

(100)

 

 

Leather Needle

18

(110)

 

 

 

 

 

Very Heavy

Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics

Universal

16

(100)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topstitching for Special Finishes

Topstitching Needle

14

(90)

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Contents Page Important Safety Instructions Table of Contents Names of Parts Know Your MachineAccessory storage Standard AccessoriesExtension Table To detachConnecting the Power Supply Operating InstructionsFree-arm sewing Reverse Stitch Lever Controlling the Sewing SpeedDropping the Feed Dog Foot controlChanging the Presser Foot Raising and Lowering the Presser FootRemoving and Attaching the Foot Holder To removeChanging Needles Needle and Thread ChartWinding the Bobbin Setting the spoolAdditional spool pin Removing the bobbinWinding the bobbin Inserting the bobbin To set the needle thread Threading the MachineDrawing up the Bobbin Thread Selecting the Stitch Pattern Pattern Selector DialStitch Length Dial Adjusting stretch stitch balance Stitch Width DialVariable needle position Balanced tension Balancing Needle Thread TensionNeedle thread tension is too tight Needle thread tension is too looseStraight Stitch Sewing Machine settingStarting to sew Changing the sewing directionTurning a square corner Seam guides on the needle plateOvercasting Machine setting Basic Zigzag Machine settingTricot Stitch Multiple Zigzag Stitch Knit StitchZigzag Stretch Stitch Straight Stretch StitchButton Sewing Step Buttonhole To adjust buttonhole stitch densityCorded Buttonhole Zipper Application Attaching the zipper footFabric preparation To sew Raise and release the foot, and re-attach it Blind Hemming Decorative Stretch Stitches Decorative Satin StitchesStep SmockingShell Tucking Pin TuckingPatchwork FagotingCare Maintenance Replacing the Light Bulb Replacing the Bobbin HolderBreaks Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference

7318 specifications

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