Using the machine
E
Confirmation hole
Magnet needle tray
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To carry out sewing without cutting the material
(the upper knife is deactivated)
To deactivate the upper knife, lift the presser
CAUTION
foot and turn OFF the power switch.
1. Lower the upper knife changeover knob in the direction of the arrow.
2. Check to be sure that the knife is lowered.
Caution:
To use the upper knife, place the upper knife changeover knob to the E
position and turn the handwheel by hand about two turns to lift the upper
knife.
Inserting the needles
CAUTION
Switch the machine off (Power switch to "0")
Needles can be inserted quickly and easily with the practical needle insert-
er.
- Disconnect machine from electricity supply.
Turn handwheel towards you until needles are fully raised. Match the
matching up marks on handwheel and side cover.
Lower the presser foot.
Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle setscrews and remove the nee-
dles.
Place the right-hand needle, flat side towards the back, into the hole of
the needle inserter and insert the needle as far as possible into the needle
clamp. Tighten the setscrew lightly and then insert the left-hand needle in
the same way and tighten both setscrews.
* You can check that the needle is fully inserted into the hole of the nee-
dle inserter through the confirmation hole.
* Be aware that the sheet metal inside the needle clamp may be bent if
you tighten the screw excessively. Take care not to excessively tighten
the screw.
・ Magnet needle tray
You can place the needle you have changed on this tray.