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w
Changing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from power supply before
changing the needle.
Raise the needle by turning the handwheel and lower
the presser foot. Turn off the power switch.
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
q Needle clamp screw
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.
w Stopper pin
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.
e
Never use a blunt needle.
e Gap
Thread and Needle Chart
* In general, fine threads and needles are used for sewing
thin fabrics, and thicker threads and needles are used for
sewing heavy fabrics. Always test thread and needle size
on a small piece of fabric which will be used for actual sewing.
* Use the same thread for needle and bobbin.
* When sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics,use
a BLUE TIPPED needle.
The blue tipped needle effectively prevents skipped stitches.
* When sewing very fine fabrics, sew over a piece of paper
to prevent seam puckering.
Light
weight
Medium
weight
Heavy
weight
12
Fabrics
Thread
Crepe de Chine, Voile, Fine Silk
Lawn, Organdy,
Fine Cotton
Georgette,
Fine Synthetic
Tricot
Fine Cotton
Covered Polyester
Linens, Cotton, Pique, 50 silk
Serge, Double Knits,
50 to 80 Cotton
Percale
50 to 60
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
Denim, Tweed,
50 silk
Gabardine,
Coating, Drapery and
40 to 50 Cotton
Upholstery Fabric
40 to 50
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
9
or
11
11
or
14
14
16
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