Preparing The Needle; Needle Precautions; Checking The Needle - Brother 885-V51 Operation Manual

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Preparing the Needle

Before starting embroidering, check the needle and replace it if necessary.

Needle precautions

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe
these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed.
Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.
CAUTION
Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or
damage the machine.
Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

Checking the needle

Embroidering 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.
b
a Flat side
b Needle type marking
a
CAUTION
If the distance between the needle and
the flat surface is not even, the needle is
bent. Do not use a bent needle.
a
a
a Flat surface

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