Operating instructions

Operation
Operating instructions 906 - Version 00.0 - 05/2014
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5.6 Changing needle
Figure 11: Changing needle
Steps
1. Push the crank 1) down and rotate it to the left until the needle bar (2)
reaches the highest position.
2. Loosen hexagon screw (3) (screwdriver width 2 mm)
3. Pull the needle downwards out of the needle bar (2).
4. Insert the new needle into the needle bar (2) until it reaches the end stop.
Important: The groove (4) must face towards the hook.
5. Tighten the screw (3).
Order
After switching to a different needle size, adjust the distance between the
hook and the needle ( Service manual).
WARNING
Serious injuries can be caused by the machine
suddenly starting up.
Turn off the sewing machine on the main switch
before replacing the needle.
Do not touch the tip of the needle.
(1) - Crank
(2) - Needle bar
(3) - Inner hexagon screw
(4) - Groove
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ATTENTION
Damage to the machine and thread through incorrect hook clear-
ance.
After changing to a needle of a different size, adjust the clearance
between the hook and the needle.