Operation Manual

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Operating manual 911 - Version 00.0 - 06/2013
5.5 Changing the needle
Figure 8: Changing the needle
Steps
1. Turn the crank (1) until the needle bar (2) reaches the highest position.
2. Loosen the screw (3).
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 looper.
5. Tighten the screw (3).
Sequence
After changing to a needle of a different size, adjust the clearance
between the hook and the needle ( Service manual).
Faults caused by an incorrect looper clearance
After inserting a thinner needle
• Missing stitches
• Thread damage
After inserting a thicker needle
• Damage to the hook tip
• Damage to the needle
Risk of injury by the needle point or moving parts.
Switch off the sewing machine before replacing the needle.
Do not touch the needle point.
WARNING
(1) - Crank
(2) - Needle bar
(3) - Screw
(4) - Groove
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Damage to the machine and thread through incorrect looper
clearance
After changing to a needle of a different size, adjust the clearance
ATTENTION