Brother CS 80 manual Replacing the needle, Checking the needle

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GETTING READY ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————

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” .

1Press (needle position button) once or twice to raise the needle.

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1Needle position button

2Turn off the sewing machine.

CAUTION

●Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing.

3Lower the presser foot lever.

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Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle.

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1Screwdriver

2Needle clamp screw

•Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged.

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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1Needle stopper

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1Presser foot lever

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