ST371HD
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I change the needle ?
- Only use recommended home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine.
- Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
Checking the needle
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The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing.
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Put the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Dispose of any bent needles safely.
(1) Parallel space
(2) Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
Replacing the needle
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Turn off the machine.
Always turn off the machine before you change the needle. Otherwise, injuries may occur if the foot controller is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.
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Raise the needle by turning the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) so that the mark on the wheel points up.
(1) Mark on the handwheel
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Lower the presser foot lever.
Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle from falling into the hole in the needle plate.
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Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a disc-shaped screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle.
(1) Use a disc-shaped screwdriver
(2) Needle clamp screwDo not use excessive force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged.
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With the flat side of the needle toward the back of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. Next, tighten the needle clamp using a disc-shaped screwdriver.
(1) Use a disc-shaped screwdriver
(2) Needle stopper
(3) NeedleMake sure you insert the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a disc-shaped screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or the machine may be damaged.
