2340CV
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How to remove and install the needle
To remove the needle
- Always be sure to turn off the power before carrying out this operation.
- Do not drop the needle and needle set screw in the machine, otherwise it may be damaged.
- Turn the main power switch to the OFF position.
- Turn the hand wheel counter-clockwise by hand until the needle is at its highest position.
- Loosen the needle set screw with hexagonal wrench and remove the needle.
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(1) Needle set screw |
To install the needle
Use a new needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructins in "Checking the needle".
- Always be sure to turn off the power before carrying out this operation.
- Do not drop the needle and needle set screw in the machine, otherwise it may be damaged.
- Turn the main power switch to the OFF position.
- Turn the hand wheel until the needle bar is at its highest position.
- Hold the needle with its flat side away from you and insert it up as far as it will go.
- Tighten the needle set screw securely with the hexagonal wrench.
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(1) Needle set screw |
When front needles are inserted correctly you can see the top of the needle in the window 
above each needle position.
Checking the needle
This machine uses a standard home sewing machine needle.
The recommended needle is SCHMETZ 130/705H (90/#14).
Needle description
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(1) Back |
How to check the needle
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is being operated.
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface and check that the distance between the needle and the flat surface is even.
If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent.
Do not use a bent needle.
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(5) Flat surface |
Countermeasures for material breakage.
It can reduce the occurrence of material breakage by using SCHMETZ 130/705H SUK (90/#14) BALL POINT.
