Brother 885-403, Operation Manual

Page: 17 / 96

16
1
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
■
Correct needle
a Flat surface
■
Incorrect needle
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
Replacing the needle
Replace the needle as described below. Use a coin
and a needle that has been determined to be straight
according to the instructions in “Checking the
needle” .
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Raise the needle to its highest position by
turning the handwheel toward you
(counterclockwise).
c
Lower the presser foot lever.
a Presser foot lever
●
The appropriate fabric, thread and needle
combinations are shown in the table on the
previous page. If the combination of the
fabric, thread and needle is not correct,
particularly when sewing thick fabrics (such
as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to
75/11), the needle may bend or break. In
addition, the stitching may be uneven or
puckered or there may be skipped stitches.
CAUTION
1
2
1
1
●
Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn
off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries
may occur if the foot controller is accidentally
pressed and the machine starts sewing.
CAUTION