5. CORRECT USE; 5-1. Selecting the needle and thread; 5-2. Installing the needle and running the sewing machine- Page 16

5. CORRECT USE

BAS-341F, 342F

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5. CORRECT USE

5-1.  Selecting the needle and thread

Needle

Thread

Main application

Different needles and threads are used for different sewing
applications.
Refer to the table at left for details on which needle.

5-2.  Installing the needle and running the sewing machine

CAUTION

Turn off the power switch before installing the needle, otherwise the machine may operate of the foot switch is
depressed by mistake and serious injury could result.

DP X 5 #9

#100 - #60

Knitted wear

DP X 5 #16

#80 - #50

General clothing

DP X 17NY #19

#50 - #20

Denim

DP X 17 #21

#50 - #20

Denim

DP X 17 #25

#50 - #20

Leather•seat belts

Loosen the set screw (1), insert the needle (2) as far as
it will go so that the groove is facing toward you and
then tighten the set screw (1).

Simply press in on the pulley (1) to turn it by hand. To
turn the pulley, press lever (2) down.
• After turning the pulley by hand, be sure to press the

lever down to return the pulley to the normal
operating position.

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Installing the needle

1930S

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To turn the pulley by hand

1931S

Press

Turning

Down