Replacing Theneedle - SOLAC COTTON SW8221 Instrucciones De Uso

2. As shown in the drawing, the thread passes through the bobbin hole,
and is winded 3-4 times to the right around the bobbin.
3. Align the groove in the centre of the bobbin with the fitting on the
bobbin thread winding spindle and press down.
4. Slide the bobbin winding spindle to the right.
5. Move the power switch to "I" or "II" to start winding the bobbin.
- Be careful because the needle will move up and down.
6. Stop the machine after you have wound the appropriate length of
thread onto the bobbin.
7. Slide the bobbin winding spindle back to the left and remove the
bobbin from the spindle.
8. Cut the bobbin thread.Cut the thread short.

REPLACING THENEEDLE

- Use the following method to replace the needle if the needle becomes
bent or broken.
- CAUTION: To prevent accidents when replacing the needle, be sure to
turn the power switch" FOOT PEDAL". (It is even safer to remove and
the AC adaptor.). Be sure too that batteries are removed.
1. Rotate the hand wheel toward you (counter clockwise) and raise the
needle to approximately the position indicated in the drawing.
2. While holding the used needle, use a bobbin/ coin to loosen the
needle clamp screw counter clockwise to remove the needle. Remove
the needle and dispose of it appropriately.
3. Insert a new needle in the needle clamp so that the flat part faces the
back, turn the needle clamp screw clockwise, and tighten the needle in
place. Make sure to push the needle all the way into the clamp and you
fully insert the needle. If not, the needle may break.
4. Slowly rotate the hand wheel towards you to make sure that the
needle is functioning properly.
- Note: When installing or removing the needle, rotate the hand wheel
to adjust the needle to a convenient heightStitch adjustment (thread
tension)
- Try a few test stitches before you start sewing to check on the condi-
tion of the thread.
- Since thread tension will vary depending on the type of fabric used, do
some test sewing when you change fabrics to check on the condition
of the thread.
- CAUTION: Use either the bobbin that is provided as an accessory or
an off-the-shelf metal bobbin. Thread tension cannot be adjusted if you
use a plastic bobbin.