Sewing Studio manual

2.2. Replacing a needle

Overlockers can usually be operated with one, two or three needles. A four-thread overlocker can be made down to a three-thread machine by removing one of the needles / leaving one of the needles unthreaded.

• Turn off the machine.
  
• Each overlocker has its own set of needles, check the device-specific number.
• To gain more visibility, turn the presser foot aside using the lever behind the presser foot.
• Cut the needle threads near the needle.
  
• Loosen the needle screws using a small Allen key.
  
• Remove the damaged needles and place them in needle waste for recycling.
• Put the new needles in place, pushing them as high as you can into the slot.
• Tighten the screws.
• Thread the needle eye from front to back.
• Test your stitch on a piece of fabric.