Brother 342Fi Sewing Machine User Manual


 
5. CORRECT USE
BAS-341F, 342F
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5. CORRECT USE
5-1. Selecting the needle and thread
Needle Thread Main application
Different needles and threads are used for different sewing
applications.
Refer to the table at left for details on which needle.
5-2. Installing the needle and running the sewing machine
CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before installing the needle, otherwise the machine may operate of the foot switch is
depressed by mistake and serious injury could result.
DP X 5 #9 #100 - #60 Knitted wear
DP X 5 #16 #80 - #50 General clothing
DP X 17NY #19 #50 - #20 Denim
DP X 17 #21 #50 - #20 Denim
DP X 17 #25 #50 - #20 Leather•seat belts
Loosen the set screw (1), insert the needle (2) as far as
it will go so that the groove is facing toward you and
then tighten the set screw (1).
Simply press in on the pulley (1) to turn it by hand. To
turn the pulley, press lever (2) down.
After turning the pulley by hand, be sure to press the
lever down to return the pulley to the normal
operating position.
Installing the needle
1930S
To turn the pulley by hand
1931S
Press
Turning
Down