Checking The Needle; Replacing The Needle - Brother Sewing Machine Operation Manual

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GETTING READY

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.
a Flat side
b 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.
a Flat surface
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Replacing the needle

Replace the needle as described below. 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.
a "Needle Position" button
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
CAUTION
● Before replacing the needle, be sure to
turn off the sewing machine, otherwise
injuries may occur if
button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
c 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.
d Lower the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot lever
("Start/Stop"
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