7. Correct use

7. Correct use

7-1 . Selecting the needle and thread

Refer to the table at right for details on which needle and thread to select.

NOTE: Use buttons which have a hole diameter that is greater than the value given in the table, to ensure that the needle does not touch the button.

Needle

Thread

Button hole diameter

 

 

 

 

TQ

1 #11

#60

1.5mm or greater

 

 

 

TQ

1 #12

1.6mm or greater

 

 

 

 

 

TQ

1 #14

#50

1.7mm or greater

 

 

 

 

7-2 . Installing the needle

q

w

CAUTION

Turn off the power switch before installing the

needle, otherwise the machine may operate of

the foot switch is depressed by mistake and

serious injury could result.

Loosen the set screw q, insert the needle w as far as it will go so that the groove is facing toward you, and then tighten the set screw q.

7-3 . Threading the upper thread

CAUTION

Turn off the power switch before threading the thread, otherwise the machine may operate if the foot

switch is depressed by mistake and serious injury could result.

Thread the upper thread correctly as shown in the illustration below.

*If the tension release lever q is raised in the direction of the arrow, it will be easier to open the tension disc w and pull the thread through.

q

w

[When using the liquid cooling tank]

Approx. 40mm

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Brother LK3-B448E Correct use, Selecting the needle and thread, Installing the needle, Threading the upper thread

LK3-B448E specifications

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