Changing The Needle - Brother 882-W83 Operation Manual

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

CAUTION
• Always touch
keys and buttons before changing the needle.
If is not touched and the "Start/Stop"
button or another operation button is pressed
accidentally, the machine will start and injury
may result.
• Use only home sewing machine needles. Other
needles may break and may cause injury.
• Never use a bent needle. This may cause
injury.
 Thread and Needle Number
The lower the thread number is, the heavier the thread;
the higher the needle number, the larger the needle.
 Embroidery Needles
Use a ball point needle 75/11.
Memo
• To check the needle correctly, place the flat side of
the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from
the top and the sides. Throw away any bent
needles.
1 Parallel space
2 Flat surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
• The machine needles are consumables.
Replace the needle in cases such as those
described below.
- If an unusual sound is produced when the needle
enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be
broken or dull.)
- If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.)
a
Press (Needle position button) to raise the needle.
b
Touch to lock all keys and buttons.
* If the message [OK to automatically lower the
presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, touch
to continue.
Note
• Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the
needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the
needle from falling into the machine.
c
Remove the presser foot. (page 111)
on the screen to lock all
a
d
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to turn the needle
clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to loosen
the screw. Remove the needle.
e
With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert
the new needle all the way to the top of the needle
stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use the
disc-shaped screwdriver to securely tighten the needle
clamp screw.
a
1 Needle stopper
2 Hole for inserting the needle
3 Flat side of the needle
CAUTION
• Be sure to push in the needle until it touches
the stopper, and securely tighten the needle
clamp screw with the disc-shaped screwdriver.
If the needle is not completely inserted or the
needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may
break and cause injury.
f
Attach the presser foot. (page 111)
g
Touch to unlock all keys and buttons.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
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