Needle

This machine uses a standard home sewing machine needle.
The recommended needle is SCHMETZ 130/705H (#80 or #90).

 

Needle description

Needle description

1 Back (flat side)
2 Front
3 Groove

 

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.

  • Correct needle

    Correct needle
    4 Flat surface
    5 The space is parallel.

     

  • Incorrect needle

    If the distance between the needle and the flat surface is not even, the needle is bent.
    Do not use a bent needle.

     

    Incorrect needle
    4 Flat surface
    6 The space is not parallel.

 

Countermeasures for material breakage 7.
It can reduce the occurrence of material breakage by using SCHMETZ 130/705H SUK (#90) BALL POINT.
Material breakage

 

 

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3034D, 4234D

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