Janome 1600P Series manual Changing the Needle for Model 1600P, To Check the Needle

Changing the Needle for Model 1600P

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CAUTION

Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before changing the needle.

zTurn the power switch off. Lower the presser foot. Turn the needle clamp screw q counterclockwise with the large screwdriver. Loosen the screw and remove the needle from the needle clamp.

q Needle clamp screw

xInsert a new needle into the needle clamp w with the flat side e to the right, pushing it up as far as it will go.

Tighten the clamp screw q firmly. w Needle clamp

e Flat side

* Use an HL x 5 needle

To Check the Needle

To determine if the needle is defective, place the flat side of needle on something flat (a needle plate, piece of glass, etc.). The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent.

Never use a blunt or blunt needle, as it may cause skipped stitches or thread breakage. Defective needles can ruin the fabric. Always purchase good quality needles. Change needles often.

Thread and Needle Chart

	Fabrics	Thread	Needle (HL x 5) size
Light weight	Crepe de chine,	Fine silk
	Voile, Lawn,	Fine Cotton
	Organdy,	Fine Synthetic	9 or 11
	Georgette, Tricot	Covered Polyester
Medium	Linens, Cotton,	50 silk
weight	Pique, Serge,	50 to 80 Cotton	11 or 14
	Double Knits,	50 to 60 Synthetic
	Percale	Cotton Covered Polyester
Heavy weight	Denim, Tweed,	50 silk
	Gabardine,	40 to 50 Cotton	14, 16 or 18
	Coating, Drapery	40 to 50 Synthetic
	and Upholstery	Cotton Covered Polyester
	Fabric

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