Replacing The Needle - Brother NX-200 Operation Manual

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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".
1 Press (needle position button) once or
twice to raise the needle.
1 Needle position button
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Turn off the sewing machine.
CAUTION
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Before replacing the needle, be sure to
turn off the sewing machine, otherwise
injuries may occur if the start/stop
button is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
3 Lower the presser foot lever.
1 Presser foot lever
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4 Hold the needle with your left hand, and then
use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp
screw counterclockwise to remove the
needle.
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1 Screwdriver
2 Needle clamp screw
• Do not apply a strong force when loosening
or tightening the needle clamp screw,
otherwise certain parts of the sewing
machine may be damaged.
5 With the flat side of the needle toward the
rear of the machine, insert the needle until it
touches the needle stopper.
While holding the needle with your left hand,
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use the screwdriver to tighten the needle
clamp screw.
Install the twin needle in the same way.
CAUTION
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Be sure to insert the needle until it
touches the needle stopper and securely
tighten the needle clamp screw with the
screwdriver, otherwise the needle may
break or damage may result.
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