Technical data

Operation

Operating manual H868 Version 00.0 - 07/201318

5.2 Inserting and replacing the needle

Figure 3: Inserting and replacing the needle

1. Turn the handwheel back until the needle bar (1) reaches the

upper end position.

2. Loosen the needle screw (2).

3. Pull the needle out towards the bottom.

4. Insert the new needle.

5. Align the needle in such a way that the groove (4) faces the

hook (3).

6. Tighten the needle screw (2).

2-needle

machines

Note on 2-needle machines:

The procedure for the second needle of 2-needle machines is

identical.

• Align the needles in such a way that the grooves face away

from each other. Each groove then faces the hook that

belongs to this needle.

Risk of injury by the needle point and moving

parts

Switch off the sewing machine before replacing the

needle.

Do not touch the needle point.

WARNING

(1) - Needle bar

(2) - Needle screw

(3) - Hook

(4) - Groove