Brother 888-F42, Operation Manual

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Replacing the Needle
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Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a
screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward
you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.
• The needle clamp screw can also be loosened or
tightened with the L-shaped (or disc-shaped)
screwdriver.
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Screwdriver
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Needle clamp screw
• Do not apply a strong force when loosening or
tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain
parts of the machine may be damaged.
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With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the
machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle
stopper.
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Needle stopper
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While holding the needle with your left hand, use the
screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw.
Turn the screw toward the back of the machine
(clockwise).
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Press to unlock all keys and buttons.
CAUTION
• Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the
needle stopper and securely tighten the needle
clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise
the needle may break or damage may result.
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