Changing the Needle

CAUTION
  • Always touch on the screen to lock all keys and buttons before changing the needle. If is not touched and the “Start/Stop” button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.
  • Use only home sewing machine needles. Other needles may break and may cause injury.
  • Never use a bent needle. This may cause injury.
  • To check the needle correctly, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Throw away any bent needles.
    1. Parallel space
    2. Flat surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
  • The machine needles are consumables. Replace the needle in cases such as those described below.
    • If an unusual sound is produced when the needle enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be broken or dull.)
    • If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.)
    • Generally, after completing one project, such as a piece of clothing.

  1. Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle.

  2. Touch to lock all keys and buttons.

    If the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch [OK] to continue.

    Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the needle from falling into the machine.

  3. Remove the presser foot.

    Replacing the Presser Foot

  4. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to loosen the screw. Remove the needle.

  5. With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw.

    1. Needle stopper
    2. Hole for inserting the needle
    3. Flat side of the needle
    CAUTION

    Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the disc-shaped screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break and cause injury.

  6. Attach the presser foot.

    Replacing the Presser Foot

  7. Touch to unlock the keys and buttons.

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