Replacing The Needle - Brother Simplicity SB7050E Operation Manual

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Replacing the needle

Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been
determined to be straight according to the
instructions in "Checking the needle" (page 27).
a Press (Needle position button) once or
twice to raise the needle.
a Needle position button
b Turn off the machine.
CAUTION
Before replacing the needle, be sure to
turn off the machine. Otherwise, injuries
may occur if one of the operation buttons
is accidentally pressed and the machine
starts embroidering.
c Place fabric or paper under the embroidery
foot and cover the hole on the needle plate.
Note
Before replacing the needle, be sure to cover
the hole in the needle plate with fabric or
paper to prevent the needle from falling into
the machine.
d Lower the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot lever
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a
a
e Hold the needle with your left hand, and then
use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp
screw toward you (counterclockwise) to
remove the needle.
a Screwdriver
b Needle clamp screw
• Do not apply a strong force when loosening
or tightening the needle clamp screw,
otherwise certain parts of the machine may
be damaged.
f With the flat side of the needle toward the rear
of the machine, insert the needle until it
touches the needle stopper.
a
a Needle stopper
g While holding the needle with your left hand,
use the screwdriver to tighten the needle
clamp screw.
CAUTION
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.
a
b