PRS100
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I change the needle?
Embroidering with a bent needle is extremely dangerous since the needle may break while the machine is operating.
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 needle is bent or the tip of the needle is broken, replace the needle with a new one.
(1) | Flat side | |
(2) | Needle type marking | |
If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent.
Do not use a bent needle.
(1) |
Flat surface |
Be sure to turn off the embroidery machine before replacing the needle, otherwise injuries may result if the machine starts embroidering.
Hold the needle with your left hand, and then hold the Allen screw driver in your right hand and turn the needle set screw counterclockwise.
stopper.
Pass the needle through the hole in the presser foot, and then use the needle changing tool to lift up the needle.
(1) | Needle bar stopper |
(2) | Needle |
(3) | Flat side of needle |
(4) | Needle changing tool |
Hold the needle changing tool and press the end of the needle changing tool 1 in to extend the needlemounting clamp 2. Attach the clamp to the needle, and then release the pressed area to clamp the needle.
To unclamp the needle, press 1 again.
(1) | End of the needle changing tool |
(2) | Needle mounting clamp |
Use the Allen screw driver to turn the needle set screw clockwise.