Kenmore SWA/RS 14501 - Manual (Page 15)

Use the correct Kenmore needles. The size of
your needle should match the size of the
thread and both should match the fabric.
Kenmore needles are color-coded by size for
your convenience. See the Needle, Thread,
Fabric and Stitch Length Chart.
NOTE: 1. Never use a bent or dull needle.
2. If you do not have a Kenmore
needle, use this illustration to be
sure your needle is right size.
Distance from the top to the eye of
the needle should be this exact
length.
A SPECIAL FEATURE: A "Q NEEDLE'S m with
a blue shank is included in your accessory
box. This needle is designed especially for
knits and synthetic fabrics. If your machine
skips stitches when sewing these fabrics, you
may want to use a "Q FOOT" tm in addition
to your "Q NEEDLE" tm . See the optional
accessories on page 6.
Prepare the Needle
Change the needle
1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position
by turning the hand wheel toward you.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning
it toward you.
3. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.
4. Insert the new needle into the needle
clamp with the flat side away from you.
5. Push the needle up as far as it can go.
6 . Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly
with the large screw driver in your
accessory box.
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