Replacing the Needle 41

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Replacing the needle
Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been
determined to be straight according to the
instructions in "Checking the needle" (page 40).
aPress (Needle position button) once or
twice to raise the needle.
aNeedle position button
bTurn off the sewing machine.
CAUTION
cPlace fabric or paper under the presser foot
and cover the holes on the needle plate.
Note
zBefore replacing the needle, place fabric or
paper under the presser foot to prevent the
needle from falling into the holes in the
needle plate.
dLower the presser foot lever.
aPresser foot lever
eHold the needle with your left hand, and then
use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp
screw toward you (counterclockwise) to
remove the needle.
aScrewdriver
bNeedle clamp screw
• Do not apply a strong force when loosening
or tightening the needle clamp screw,
otherwise certain parts of the sewing
machine may be damaged.
fWith the flat side of the needle toward the rear
of the machine, insert the needle until it
touches the needle stopper.
aNeedle stopper
zBefore replacing the needle, be sure to

turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise,

injuries may occur if one of the operation

buttons is accidentally pressed and the

machine starts sewing.

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b
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