Medion LIFE SM60 Manual De Instrucciones página 234

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11. Maintenance, care and cleaning
CAUTION!
Risk of injury!
There is a risk of injury from accidental operation of the foot control pedal.
After finishing work or before maintenance work, always switch off the
machine and unplug the mains plug from the socket.
11.1. Replacing the needle
Turn the handwheel () towards you until the needle has reached its
highest position.
Loosen the needle clamp screw () by turning it (anti-clockwise) to-
wards you.
Remove the needle from the needle holder.
Insert a new needle with the flat side facing backwards. Push the nee-
dle upwards until it can go no further.
Tighten the needle clamp screw again (by turning clockwise).
Needles are available from specialist retailers.
Information on types and sizes can be found in section ".. Fabric, thread
and needle table" on page .
11.2. Removing and fi tt ing the presser foot
11.2.1. Removal
Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle has reached its high-
est position.
Lift the presser foot () by raising the presser foot lever () to the
highest position.