Sears OVERLOCK 3/4D 385.16631 - Manual (Page 33)

SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Changing Needle
(T) Disconnect the machine from the power
supply.
Raise the needle to its highest position.
Then loosen the needle clamp screw for
the needle you are going to remove.
Refer to page 24 for changing the needle
for three-thread serging.
X
To Attach the needle on the right
Insert new needle into the needle clamp with the
flat side to the back until the top of needle
touches the stopper pin, then tighten the needle
clamp screw on the right.
To attach the needle on the left
Insert new needle into the needle clamp with the
flat side to the back until the top of needle
touches the edge of needle bar, then tighten the
needle clamp screw on the left.
* When the needles are set correctly, the left
needle is higher than the right one.
Do not use any needle which is bent
or blunt.
NOTE: Your overlook uses standard Kenmore
sewing needles (HA-1 SP, #11. #14).
No special needles are required.
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