To remove the needle

1. Turn off the main power and light switch.
2. Turn the handwheel so that the line on the handwheel is aligned with the line on the machine.
3. Loosen the corresponding needle set screw by turning it with the included hexagonal driver toward in the illustration, and then remove the needle.

To install the needle

Use a new needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructins in "Checking the needle".

1. Turn off the main power and light switch.
2. Turn the handwheel so that the line on the handwheel is aligned with the line on the machine.
3. Hold the needle with its flat side away from you and insert it up as far as it will go.
4. Tighten the needle set screw securely by turning it with turning the included hexagonal driver toward in the illustration.

Checking the needle

This machine uses a standard home sewing machine needle.
The recommended needle is SCHMETZ 130/705H (90/#14).

Needle description

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.