Checking The Needle; Replacing The Needle - Brother Innov-is 500D Operation Manual

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Checking the needle

Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous
since the needle may break while the machine is
being operated.
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
Needle type marking
■ Correct needle
Flat surface
■ Incorrect needle
If the distance between the needle and the flat
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use
a bent needle.
Flat surface

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".
Press (Needle position button) once or
twice to raise the needle.
Needle position button
Turn off the sewing machine.
CAUTION
● 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.
Lower the presser foot lever.
Presser foot lever
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