Brother International Duetta 4500D Users Manual - English - Page 51

CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE CAUTION 1 Getting Ready • 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. 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. c Use the screwdriver to toward the front of the turn the screw machine and loosen the screw, then remove the needle. a b a Parallel space b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) a Press the "Needle the needle. Position" button to raise Note • Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp screw. Doing so may damage the needle or machine. b Press . * If "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. 39