

Replacing the Needle
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c
Using the screwdriver, loosen the needle 
clamp screw.
d
Lower the needle-changing tool.
X
The needle can be removed from the needle 
bar.
e
Insert the new needle into the hole in the 
needle-changing tool.
Insert the needle with the flat side of the needle 
toward the rear of the machine.
f
Lift up the needle-changing tool so that the 
fork hooks onto the needle clamp screw.
g
Insert the needle until it touches the needle 
stopper, and then use the screwdriver to 
tighten the needle clamp screw.
X
The needle is installed.
h
Lower the needle-changing tool off of the 
needle.
Note
z
The needle-changing tool can not be used 
for the twin needle.