w
q
r
Changing Needles
q
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.
e
z Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
q Needle clamp screw
x 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
e Flat side
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.
Never use a blunt needle.
r Gap
Thread and Needle Chart
Light
weight
Medium
weight
Heavy
weight
16
CAUTION:
Threads
Fabrics
Fine Silk
Crepe de Chine,
Voile,
Fine Cotton
Fine Synthetic
Lawn, Organdy,
Georgette,
Fine Cotton
Tricot
Covered
Polyester
50 silk
Linens, Cotton, Pique,
50 to 80 Cotton
Serge, Double Knits,
50 to 60
Percale
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
50 silk
Denim, Tweed,
Gabardine,
40 to 50 Cotton
Coating, Drapery and
40 to 50
Upholstery Fabric
Synthetic
Cotton Covered
Polyester
Needle Size
9 (65)
or
11 (75)
11 (75)
or
14 (90)
14 (90)
or
16 (100)