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F. Needle position
The needles to be used for a specific stitch are indicated by dot(s) above the needle position marks.
Remove a needle if not to be used.
Tilting up the needle clamp
The needle clamp can be tilted up for easy needle replacement and threading.
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q | IMPORTANT: |
| When removing and inserting the needles, be sure to: |
| – turn the power switch q off. |
| – turn the handwheel toward you and match the |
| alignment marks w. |
| – swing up the presser foot lever e to lower the |
| presser foot (see page 48). |
| e |
| Grasp the tab and pull the needle clamp up while |
| pushing the red button. |
t | r Tab |
t Red button | |
| CAUTION: |
| Do not turn the handwheel while the needle clamp is |
| tilted up. |
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Removing the needle
Loosen the setscrew with the Allen screwdriver. Pull the needle down to remove.
Lightly tighten the setscrew to prevent it from loosening during sewing.
Inserting the needle
Loosen the setscrew of the desired needle position. Insert the needle with the flat side to the back. Push the needle straight up as far as it will go and tighten the setscrew securely.
Tilting down the needle clamp
Grasp the tab and push the needle clamp down while pushing the red button.
Release the red button when the needle clamp is locked in position.
Turn the handwheel slowly and check that the needle(s) does not hit or thrust the presser foot or needle plate.
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