Originally Posted by
Marti1943
This is the first time for changing the needle on my FW. I have read in manual but can't seem to get the flat side on the needle in right. Please help.
What Joe said. I was struck by the fact it's the first time you changed the needle. I'm hoping you've only acquired it very recently. Needles don't just break, they wear out too and should be changed every so often (or you'll get other problems).