Alfa 8703 Manuel D'instructions page 20

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Changing Needle
Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine.
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Then loosen the left or right needle clamp screw for the
needle you are going to remove.
Needle clamp screw on the left
Needle clamp screw on the right
* Use HA-1SP No.14 Needle or No.11.
To attach the needle on the right
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the
flat side to the back until the top of the needle
touches the stopper pin, then tighten the needle
clamp screw on the right.
To attach the needle on the left
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the
flat side to the back until the top of the needle
touches the edge of the needle bar, then tighten the
needle clamp screw on the left.
* When the needles are set correctly, the left
needle is higher than the right one.
* Use HA-1SP No.14 Needle or No.11.
Needle clamp
Needle
Needle stopper pin
Edge of needle bar
Needle clamp screws
Flat side to the back
* Do not use any needle which is bent or blunt.
How to use the Needle Holder
To attach the needle easily, use the other end of the
needle threader to hold the needle.
1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the
machine.
2. Insert a needle into the needle holder with the flat
side facing back as shown.
3. Hold the stem and insert the needle into the
needle clamp and push it up as far as it will go.
Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly while
supporting the holder in place.
4. Pull the holder down to remove it.
Hole
Flat side
Stem