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Raise the needle to its highest position by turning the handwheet counterclockwise, toward you, and lowering the presser foot. Loosen the needle clamp screw _ by turning it counterclockwise. Remove the needle from the needle clamp _. Insert a new needle into the needle clamp _ with the fiat side (_ to the rear. When inserting the needle into the needle clamp _, push it up as far as it goes. Tighten the needle clamp screw _ firmly by turning it clockwise. To check for a good needle, place the fia