Brother 888-G00, Operation Manual

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Replacing the Needle
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Basic operations B-31
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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.
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Flat side
2 Needle type marking
Replacing the needle
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.
b
Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover
the hole in the needle plate.
c
Press .
• When the message “OK to automatically lower the
presser foot? ” appears on the LCD screen, press
to continue.
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The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (except ).
d
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
2 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 by
turning it clockwise.
CAUTION
• If the distance between the needle and the flat
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not
use a bent needle.
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Flat surface
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.
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