Brother Sewing Machines Sewing Machine User Manual


 
Replacing the Needle 39
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Checking the needle
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous
since the needle may break while the machine is
being operated.
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance
between the needle and the flat surface is even.
a Flat side
b Needle type marking
Correct needle
a Flat surface
Incorrect needle
If the distance between the needle and the flat
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use
a bent needle.
a Flat surface
Replacing the needle
Replace the needle as described below. Use the
screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to
be straight according to the instructions in “Checking
the needle”.
a
Press (needle position button) once or
twice to raise the needle.
a Needle position button
b
Turn off the sewing machine.
CAUTION
c
Lower the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot lever
CAUTION
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Before replacing the needle, be sure to
turn off the sewing machine, otherwise
injuries may occur if (start/stop
button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
Before replacing the needle, place fabric
or paper under the presser foot to prevent
the needle from falling into the hole in the
needle plate.
a