Needle; Checking The Needle; Replacing The Needle; Sewing With The Twin Needle - Brother 888-N00 Operation Manual

Needle

CAUTION
• Use recommended home sewing machine
needles�
• Never use bent needles� Bent needles can
easily break, possibly resulting in injuries�

Checking the needle

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�
Flat side
Even
Flat surface
Note
• 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�)
- Generally, after completing one project, such as a
piece of clothing�

Replacing the needle

CAUTION
• Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn
off the machine, otherwise injuries may
occur if the foot controller (or
Stop" button) ★) is accidentally pressed and
the machine starts sewing�
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Raise the needle to its highest position�
or
Turn toward you so that this mark
points up to the highest position�
2
Remove the presser foot� (page 14)
★ : Only for some models�
Needle type marking
Not even
("Start/
★
Press once or twice�
3
Turn off the machine�
4
Before replacing the needle, cover the hole in the
needle plate with fabric or paper to prevent the
needle from falling into the machine�
5
Remove the needle�
2
Screwdriver
6
Install another needle�
Insert until the needle touches this part�
Make the flat side
face back�
7
Attach the presser foot� (page 15)
CAUTION
• Be sure to install the needle as described
above, otherwise the needle may break or
damage may result�

Sewing with the twin needle

You can sew with the twin needle and
two upper threads� You can use the
same color or two different colors of
thread for making decorative stitches�
For details on the stitches that can be sewn with the
twin needle, refer to "Stitch chart"
(http://s�brother/cmkag/)�
* The twin needle and the extra spool pin are sold separately
with some models�
CAUTION
• Use the twin needle that has been made for
this machine (part code: X59296-121)�
• Do not sew with bent needles� The needle
could break and injure you�
• You cannot use the needle threader to thread
the twin needle� Instead, thread the twin
needle by hand, from front to back� Using the
needle threader may damage the machine�
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* Do not apply strong
force�
Loosen�
Tighten�
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