CHANGING THE NEEDLE

CHANGING THE NEEDLE

CAUTION

Always press on the screen before changing the needle. If is not pressed and the Start/ Stop button or another operation button is pressed accidentally, the machine will start and injury may result.

Use only sewing machine needles made for home use. Other needles may bend or break and may cause injury.

Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury.

Press ￿ ￿ ￿

￿ in this order to display a

video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 34). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation.

Memo

To check the needle correctly, place the flat side of the needle on a flat surface. Check the needle from the top and the sides. Throw away any bent needles.

aParallel space

bLevel surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.)

aPress the “Needle Position” button to raise the needle.

bPress .

* If the message “OK to automatically lower the presser foot?” appears on the LCD screen, press OK to continue.

￿The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and operation buttons are locked.

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.

cUse the screwdriver to turn the screw toward the front of the machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle.

Note

Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp screw. Doing so may damage the needle or machine.

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Brother 882-W01, 882-W02 operation manual Changing the Needle

882-W01, 882-W02 specifications

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