Changing The Needle - Brother NC21SE Operation Manual

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

• Always press
Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may
result.
• Use only sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may bend or break and may cause
injury.
• Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury.
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.
a Parallel space
b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)
a a
a a
Press the "Needle Position" button to raise
the needle.
b b b b
Press .
* If "OK to automatically lower the presser foot?"
appears on the LCD screen, press OK to continue.
→ The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and
operation buttons are locked.
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.
CAUTION
on the screen before changing the needle. If
a
b
c c c c
Use the screwdriver to turn the screw
toward the front of the machine and loosen
the screw, then remove the needle.
Note
• Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp
screw. Doing so may damage the needle or
machine.

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

is not pressed and the Start/
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