5. CORRECT USE

5-3. Installing the needle

CAUTION

Turn off the power switch before installing the needle, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

3039Q

3038Q

3040Q

Use only Schmetz DO x 558 Nm80 - Nm120 needles.

1.Raise the finger guard (1).

2.Loosen the screw (2), and then remove the needle

(3).

3.Insert the new needle (3) as far as it will go so that the groove is facing toward you.

4.Securely tighten the screw (2).

5.Remove the work clamp plates. (Refer to page 26.) Note: After removing the work clamp plates, check that the index mark (4) on the machine head is aligned with the index mark (5) on the looper base before inserting the needle (3) (when the

looper base is turned fully to the right).

6.Lower the finger guard (1).

5-4. Threading the upper thread

CAUTION

Turn off the power switch before threading the thread, otherwise the machine may operate if the start switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

Thread the upper thread as shown in the illustration below. * Use the accessory needle threader (1).

0875Q

0876Q

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(1)

0874Q

2403Q

0878Q

RH-981A

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Brother rh-918a manual Installing the needle, Threading the upper thread

rh-918a specifications

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