Attaching the needle
Warning
Turn OFF the power switch before changing the needle.
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Removing needle
1. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the needle comes
to the highest position and lower the presser foot.
2. Turn the needle setscrew towards you 1-2 times and re-
move the needle.
Needles to be purchased
When purchasing spare needles,
specify HA X 1 (130/705H) or HA X 1
SP (needle for knits).
Needle size:
The larger the number,
the thicker the needle.
Fabric, thread and needle table
Light-weight materials
Medium-weight materials
Heavy-weight
materials
* In general, the same thread is used for both needle and bobbin threads.
* Thin thread and needle will be used for light-weight fabrics and thick thread and needle will be used for heavy-weight materials.
* Check that the combination of needle and thread is OK by trial sewing on the material which will be sewn.
* Knit needle is good for stretchy fabrics (such as knits) and synthetic fabrics.
* Use thread No. 30 - 90.
* When it is difficult to go over an overlapped section, guide the fabric by hand.
* When sewing decorative stitches or letters (Page 21), use knit needle for better finish.
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Screwdriver
Needle setscrew
Checking the needle
Check the needle for its straightness
occasionally. Any bent needle would
cause skipped stitches, thread break-
age or damage to materials.
Attention: The machine will not sew
if the needle is not inserted
correctly and/or a bent needle
is used. It will cause damage to
the machine.
Fabric
Lawn
Georgette
Tricot
Wool and synthetic fabrics
Cotton and synthetic fabrics
Light jersey
Ordinary wool and synthetic
fabrics
Denim
Jersey
Coat
2
Hold the needle with its flat part
facing away from you
Attaching the needle
(The needle cannot be inserted unless it is
correctly positioned.)
Hold the needle with its flat part facing away from you, and
insert it fully until it touches the stopper pin. Securely tight-
en the needle setscrew.
Thread
Silk thread
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Spun thread
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Spun thread
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Silk thread
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Spun thread
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Spun thread
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Silk thread
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Spun thread
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Silk thread
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Spun thread
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Spun thread
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Silk thread
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Spun thread
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Silk thread
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Stopper pin
Shank
Flat object
The flat part of the
needle
Needle
No.80,90
No.11
No.80,90
Knit needle
No.60-90
No.11
No.80
No.11-14
No.60-90
No.50, 60
No.11-14
No.50
Knit needle
No.50, 60
No.11
No.50
No.11-14
No.50, 60
No.30-50
No.14-16
No.50
Knit needle
No.50, 60
No.11-14
No.50
No.11-14
HA×1