Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle" (page 40).
a Press 
(Needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.
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aNeedle position button
b Turn off the sewing machine.
CAUTION
Before 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.
c Place fabric or paper under the presser foot and cover the holes on the needle plate.
Note
Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle from falling into the holes in the needle plate.
d Lower the presser foot lever.
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a
aPresser foot lever
e Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.
a
b
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.
a
aNeedle stopper
Replacing the Needle 41