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Replacing Needles
CAUTION:
Always make sure to press the lockout key to lockout the
machine or turn the power switch off before replacing the
needle.
Raise the needle by pressing the needle up/down button.
Press the lockout key.
q
Lockout key
Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it counter-
clockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
w
Needle clamp screw
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
side of the needle to the rear.
e
Flat side
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it
up against the stopper pin and tighten the needle clamp
screw firmly with a screwdriver.
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.
r
Gap
Never use a blunt needle.
r
e
q
w
Fine
Medium
Silk #80-100
Cotton #80-100
Synthetic #80-100
Heavy weight
Denim
Tweed
Coating
Quilting
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Sheeting
Jersey
Wool
Knit
#9/65-11/75
Blue needle
Thread
Needle
Silk #50
Cotton #50-80
Synthetic #50-80
#11/75-14/90
Red needle
Silk #30-50
Cotton #40-50
Synthetic #40-50
#14/90-16/100
Purple needle
Fabric and Needle Chart
• For general sewing, use needle size
#11/75 or #14/90.
• Fine threads and needles should be used
for sewing fine fabrics.
• In general, use the same thread for both
needle and bobbin.
• Use a blue needle for sewing fine fabrics,
stretch fabrics and buttonholes to prevent
skipped stitches.
• Use a purple needle for sewing thick
fabrics, denims and across the hem to
prevent skipped stitches.
• Use a stabilizer or interface to stretch or
fine fabrics to prevent seam puckering.
• Always test the thread and needle size on
a small piece of the same fabric you will
use for actual sewing.
For embroidery:
• In general, use a blue needle
• Use a red needle for dense stitch embroidery.
• Janome bobbin thread for embroidery is
recommended for bobbin.
Fabric
NOTE:
1 x twin needle, 2 x blue needle (#11/75), 1 x red
needle (#14/90) and 1 x purple needle (#14/90) are
included in the needle case.
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