Brother 885-V51, XE5427-001 Preparing the Needle, Needle precautions, Checking the needle

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Preparing the Needle

Before starting embroidering, check the needle and replace it if necessary.

Needle precautions 1

Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to read and carefully follow the instructions below.

CAUTION

zOnly use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine.

zNever use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.

Checking the needle

Embroidering 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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b

CAUTION

zIf 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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aFlat side

bNeedle type marking

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aFlat surface

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