Overlocker Troubleshooting - My Overlocker keeps breaking needles

My Overlocker keeps breaking needles

Needle breaks

Needle is bent - Change needle to correct size for fabric thickness.
Dont pull fabric while sewing - let the machine feed the fabric.
Needle not correctly inserted - replace needle and tighten clamp screw.
Use larger needle for thicker fabrics.

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