Brother International Innov-is NQ1700E Operation Manual - Page 25
Replacing the Needle
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Replacing the Needle Replacing the Needle CAUTION • Only use recommended home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. • Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. ■ Thread and needle number The lower the thread number is, the heavier the thread; the higher the needle number, the larger the needle. ■ Embroidery needles It is recommended to use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. However, if the machine is not stitching well when embroidering on heavy weight fabric, please try a 90/14 needle. Replacing the needle Use the screwdriver and a new needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle" on page 23. Press (Needle position button) once or twice to a raise the needle. Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover b the hole in the needle plate to prevent the needle from falling into the machine. Press . c • When the message [OK to automatically lower the presser foot?] appears on the LCD screen, press to continue. The screen changes, and all keys and operation buttons are locked (except ). GETTING READY 1 Checking the needle 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. 1 2 1 Flat side 2 Needle type marking 3 Flat surface 4 Even d 5 Not even c e Note • The machine needles are consumables. Replace the needle in cases such as those described below. - If an unusual sound is produced when the needle enters the fabric. (The tip of the needle may be broken or dull.) - If stitches are skipped. (The needle may be bent.) CAUTION • When replacing the needle, be sure that you have pressed on the operation panel to lock all keys and buttons, otherwise injuries may occur if the "Start/Stop" button or any other button is pressed and the machine starts. Follow steps c to d "Replacing the embroidery d foot" on page 50 for removing the presser foot. Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a e screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle. • Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the machine may be damaged. 23