Checking The Needle; Replacing The Needle - Brother 888-F52 Operation Manual

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.
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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

Replacing the needle

Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to
be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the
needle".
a Press (Needle position button) once or twice to
raise the needle.
Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover
b
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.
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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
e Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a
screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward
you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.
• The needle clamp screw can also be loosened or
tightened with the L-shaped (or disc-shaped)
screwdriver.
1 Screwdriver
2 Needle clamp screw
• Do not apply a strong force when loosening or
tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain
parts of the machine may be damaged.
f With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the
machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle
stopper.
1 Needle stopper
Replacing the Needle
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