Removing The Needle Plate - Brother NS-40 Operation Manual

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h Insert the bobbin case so that the projection
on the bobbin case aligns with the spring.
b
a
a Projection
b Spring
i Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into
the needle plate, and then slide the cover back
into position.
a Needle plate cover
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, contact your nearest
authorized service center.
● Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly
installed, otherwise the needle may break.
96
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
Remove the needle plate by removing the
b
screws with the disc-shaped 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 disc-
shaped screwdriver.
Note
● Align the two screw holes on the needle
plate with the two holes on the machine.
g
Follow steps through
e
page 95.
f
on page 95.
i
beginning on