Replacing The Needle; Checking The Needle - Brother 888-H72 Operating Manual

Replacing the Needle

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 recommended 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

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.
2
1 Flat side
2 Needle type marking
CAUTION
• If the distance between the needle and the flat
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not
use a bent needle.
1 Flat surface
1
1
1
Note
• Replace the needle in cases such as the four
described below:
1 If an unusual sound is produced when the needle
enters the fabric while sewing trial stitches at low
speed. (The tip of the needle may be broken.)
2 If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.)
3 After completing one project, such as a piece of
clothing.
4 After using three full bobbins of thread.
Replacing the needle
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
a
raise the needle.
b Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover
the hole in the needle plate.
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.
c Lower the presser foot.
d Press .
• If is pressed while the presser foot is raised, an
error message appears. Lower the presser foot.
→ The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (except
Replacing the Needle
).
Basic operations B-29
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