Brother NV4500D Operation Manual page 78

SEWING THE STITCHES
a a a a
Press the "Presser Foot Lifter" button to
raise the presser foot and turn the main
power to OFF.
b b b b
Remove the flat bed attachment or the
embroidery unit if either are attached.
c c c c
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you.
a Needle plate cover
d d
d d
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a Bobbin case
e e e e
Use the screwdriver included with the
machine to unscrew and remove the regular
needle plate.
f f
f f
Set the straight stitch needle plate in place
and use the screwdriver to tighten the plate.
Note
Align the two screw holes on the needle plate
with the two holes on the machine and screws
in the needle plate.
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a
a
g g g g
Insert the bobbin case in its original
position, and then attach the needle plate
cover.
h h h h
After reinstalling the needle plate cover,
select any of the straight stitches.
Memo
• When using the straight stitch needle plate,
all straight stitches become middle needle
position stitches. You cannot change the
needle position using the width display.
• Always secure the needle plate before
inserting the bobbin case into its original
position.
CAUTION
• Selecting other stitches will cause an error
message to be displayed.
• Be sure to turn the handwheel slowly in your
direction before sewing and make sure that the
needle is not contacting the straight stitch foot
and straight stitch needle plate.
i i i i
Attach the straight stitch foot.
a Notch
b Pin
j j j j
Start sewing.
* After sewing, make sure to remove the straight stitch
needle plate and the straight stitch foot, and reinstall
the regular needle plate, the needle plate cover and
the presser foot "J".
Memo
To prevent puckering on fine fabrics, use a
fine needle, size 75/11, and a short stitch
length. For heavier fabrics, use a heavier nee-
dle, size 90/14, and longer stitches.
a
b