Removing The Needle Plate - Brother Sewing Machines Operation Manual

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h Insert the bobbin case so that the projection
on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.
a Projection
b Spring
i Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into
the needle plate, and then slide the cover back
on.
a Needle plate cover
j Install the flat bed attachment in its original
position.
CAUTION
● Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,
otherwise the upper thread may become
tangled, the needle may break or sewing
performance may suffer. For a new
bobbin case (part code: XC3153-151),
contact your nearest authorized service
center.
● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly
installed, otherwise the needle may break.
a
b
a
b
a

Removing the needle plate

When the thread is tangled and cannot be removed
by cleaning the race, remove the needle plate.
a
a Follow steps through
b Remove the needle plate by removing the
screws with the included screwdriver.
c Remove the tangled thread from the needle
plate.
d Return the needle plate to its original position,
and then tighten the screws with the included
screwdriver.
Note
Align the two screw holes on the needle
plate with the two holes on the machine.
g
Follow steps through
e
Care and Maintenance 127
f
on page 126.
j
(page 126-127).
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