Replacing the Needle
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Lower the needle threader lever on the left side of the
machine until it clicks, and then slowly return the lever
to its original position.
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Needle threader lever
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Needle
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Hook
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Carefully pull the end of thread that was passed
through the eye of the needle.
If the needle was not completely threaded, but a loop in
the thread was formed in the eye of the needle, carefully
pull the loop through the eye of the needle to pull out
the end of the thread.
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Raise the presser foot lever, pass the end of the thread
through and under the presser foot, and then pull out
about 10 cm (approx. 4 inches) of thread toward the
rear of the machine.
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Touch
to unlock all keys and buttons.
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Thread and needle number
The lower the thread number is, the heavier the thread;
the higher the needle number, the larger the needle.
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Embroidery needles
It is recommended to use a 75/11 home sewing machine
needle. However, if the machine is not stitching well
when embroidering on heavy weight fabric, please try a
90/14 needle.
Checking the needle
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a
flat surface and check that the distance between the needle
and the flat surface is even.
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Replacing the Needle
CAUTION
• Only use recommended home sewing machine
needles. Use of any other needle may break
the needle, possibly resulting in injury.
• Never use bent needles. Bent needles can
easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
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Flat side
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Needle type marking
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Flat surface
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Even
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Not even
Note
• The machine needles are consumables. Replace
the needle in cases such as those described
below.
- If an unusual sound is produced when the needle
enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be
broken or dull.)
- If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.)
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