Changing Needles

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Thread and Needle Chart

Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle button and lower the presser foot.

Turn off the power switch.

1Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counterclockwise.

Remove the needle from the clamp. 1 Needle Clamp Screw

 

 

2 Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the

 

 

flat side of the needle to the rear.

 

 

When inserting the needle into the needle clamp,

 

 

push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the

 

 

needle clamp screw firmly.

 

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Stopper Pin

 

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Flat Side

 

 

 

To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.) The gap between the needle and the flat surface should be consistent.

Never use a blunt needle. 4 Gap

CAUTION:

Always make sure to turn the power switch off and disconnect the machine from power supply before changing the needle.

WEIGHT

FABRIC

TYPE of NEEDLE

NEEDLE SIZE

 

 

 

 

Very Light

Chiffon, Georgette, Fine Lace, Organdy

Universal

9 (65)

 

Net, Tulle

Ball Point

9 (65)

 

 

 

 

Light

Batiste, Voile, Lawn, Pure Silk, Crepe de Chine,

Blue Tipped Needle

11 (75)

 

Sheer Crepe, Chambray, Handkerchief Linen,

Universal

11 (75)

 

Gingham, Challis, Percale, Wool Crepe, Peau de Soie,

 

12

(80)

 

Taffeta, Satin, Silk Surah, Satin-backed

 

 

 

 

Crepe, Qiana

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot

Blue Tipped Needle

11 (75)

 

 

Ball Point

11 (75)

 

 

 

 

 

Leather Suede

Wedge Point

11 (75)

 

 

Leather Needle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Medium

Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen,

Universal

14

(90)

Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,

 

 

 

 

Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch

Ball Point

14

(90)

 

Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather, Vinyl, Suede

Wedge Point

14

(90)

 

 

Leather Needle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Heavy

Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking

Denim Needle

16

(100)

 

 

 

 

Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur,

Universal

16

(100)

 

 

Drapery Fabrics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Leather, Suede

Wedge Point

16

(100)

 

 

Leather Needle

18

(110)

 

 

 

 

 

Very Heavy

Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics

Universal

16

(100)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Topstitching for Special Finish

Topstitching Needle

14

(90)

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