CHANGING THE NEEDLE

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

CAUTION

Always press on the screen before

changing the needle. If is not pressed and the Start/Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.

Use only sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury.

Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury.

Memo

To check the needle correctly, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Throw away any bent needles.

aParallel space

bLevel surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)

aPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.

bPress .

* If the message “OK to automatically lower the presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press OK to continue.

The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and operation buttons are locked.

Note

Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.

cUse the screwdriver to turn the screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle.

Note

Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp screw. Doing so may damage the needle or machine.

dWith the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

aNeedle stopper

bHole for setting the needle

cFlat side of needle

CAUTION

Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.

ePress

to unlock all keys and

buttons.

 

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Basic operations B-57