11
z
x
c
w
q
Changing the Needle
z
Turn off the power switch.
Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the
handwheel counterclockwise, and lower the presser
foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw
q
by turning it
counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the
needle
clamp
w
.
x
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp
w
with the
flat side to the rear. When inserting the needle into
the needle clamp
w
, push it up as far as it will go.
Tighten the needle clamp screw
q
firmly by turning it
clockwise.
c
To see if the needle is in good condition, place the flat
side of the needle onto something flat (needle plate,
glass, etc.). The gap between the needle and the flat
surface should be consistent. Never use a bent or
blunt needle.
A damaged needle can cause permanent snags or
runs in knits, fine silks and silk-like fabrics.
q
Needle clamp screw
w
Needle clamp
CAUTION:
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle.
Fabric
Light
Thread
Medium
Heavy
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Organza
Crepe
Sheeting
Jersey
Broadcloth
Fleece
Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Silk #50
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-80
Silk #30-50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
#9/65–11/75
#11/75–14/90
#14/90–16/100
Fabric and Needle Chart
• For general sewing, use needle size 11/75 or 14/90.
• A fine thread and needle should be used for sewing
lightweight fabrics, so the fabric will not be marred.
• Heavy fabrics require a needle large enough to pierce
the fabric without fraying the needle thread.
• Always test the needle size on a small scrap of the
fabric that will be used for actual sewing.
• In general, use the same thread for the needle and
bobbin.
NOTE:
When sewing stretch fabrics, very fine fabrics and
synthetics, use a blue tip needle (Part No. 990311000,
sold separaely). The blue tip needle effectively prevents
skipped stitches.
NOTE:
3 x #14/90 needles are included in the envelop.
Needle
