Technical data

Operating instructions
Operating manual 806N Version 00.0 - 12/2012 77
5.8.4 Inserting/changing the needle
A needle must be present for sewing. The needle must be correctly
inserted to avoid damage to the machine and the seam appearance.
A needle strength of 70 - 100 NM is recommended.
Figure 51: Needle illustration and alignment of the groove
Removing
the needle
You remove the needle as follows:
1. Press the Stop button to place the machine in the Secure hold sta-
tus.
 The secure stop light lights up.
2. Release the screw (2) on the needle bar (1) using an SW 1.5 hex key.
3. Remove the needle (3) downwards.
Fitting
the needle
Fit the needle as follows:
1. Press the Stop button to place the machine in the Secure hold sta-
tus.
 The secure stop light lights up.
2. Remove the old needle if present.
Risk of being cut and stabbed by moving
machine parts.
Serious injuries to any part of the body may occur
if you come into contact with the middle slide, nee-
dle, or other sharp-edged and pointed objects.
 ONLY work on the machine if the secure stop
light is lit up.
 NEVER reach into the area of sharp-edged parts
during operation.
WARNING
(1) - Needle bar
(2) - Screw
(3) - Needle
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