ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE NEEDLE
A: Raise the Presser Foot: The Presser Foot Assembly is raised and
lowered with the Presser Foot Lever (No.12 on P. 4). The positions are:
1. Foot fully lowered
2. Foot raised to normal height
3. Foot raised to the highest position
B: Raise the Needle: The needle is raised and lowered by rotating the
Handwheel (No.16 on P. 4) anticlockwise.
C: Replace the Needle.
This machine is tted with a Size 14 (90) needle. To sew light weight
fabrics you may need to change the needle. (rEFER TO pAGE xx)
1: Loosen the needle clamp screw with a small at bladed screwdriver.
2: Remove the needle. Do NOT touch the point!
3: Insert the needle with the at side towards the back. Push the needle
as far as it will go. Re- tighten the screw.
4: To check if a needle is bent, place the at side of the needle onto a
needle plate or lat mirror. The gap between the needle and the at
surface should be consistent.
D: Needles must be in perfect condition. Problems can occur with:
A. Bent needles: B. Blunt needles: C. Damaged points
Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear
and causing problems.
CAUTION: Always exercise care when attaching needles. Store needles
safely away from children and pets and dispose of them with great
care with the points protected.
ALWAYS swith the power o when attaching needles.
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