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Changing Needles
Raise the needle by pressing the Up/Down Needle button and lower the presser foot.
Turn the Power Switch OFF.
1Loosen the Needle Clamp Screw by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the Needle from the clamp.
1Needle Clamp Screw
2Insert 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.
2Stopper Pin
3Flat 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 | ||
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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, |
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| Single Knits, Jersey, Swim wear, and Tricot | Blue Tipped Needle | 11 | (75) | |
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| Ball Point | 11 | (75) | |
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| Leather Suede | Wedge Point | 11 | (75) | |
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Medium | Flannel, Velour, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, | Universal | 14 | (90) | |
Poplin, Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz, |
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| Gabardine, Felt, Terry, Burlap, Quilted Fabrics |
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| Double Knits, (synthetic and natural) Stretch | Ball Point | 14 | (90) | |
| Velour, Stretch Terry, Sweater Knits |
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| Leather, Vinyl, Suede | Wedge Point | 14 | (90) | |
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Heavy | Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking | Denim Needle | 16 | (100) | |
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Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating, Fake Fur, | Universal | 16 | (100) | ||
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| Drapery Fabrics |
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| Leather, Suede | Wedge Point | 16 | (100) | |
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| Leather Needle | 18 | (110) | |
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Very Heavy | Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics | Universal | 16 | (100) | |
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| Topstitching for Special Finish | Topstitching Needle | 14 | (90) | |
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