Checking The Needle; Replacing The Needle - Brother NS-40 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.
b
a Flat side
b Needle type marking
a Flat surface
If the distance between the needle and the flat
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use
a bent needle.
a Flat surface
a
a
a

Replacing the needle

Replace the needle as described below. Use the
screwdriver and a correct needle, as described in
"Checking the needle".
a Press (needle position button) once or
twice to raise the needle.
a Needle position button
b Turn off the sewing machine.
CAUTION
● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn
off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries
may occur if the start/stop button is
accidentally pressed and the machine starts
sewing.
c Lower the presser foot lever.
a
a Presser foot lever
CAUTION
● Before replacing the needle, place fabric or
paper under the presser foot to prevent the
needle from falling into the hole in the needle
plate.
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