Brother International PC-210PRW Users Manual - English - Page 34

GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Replacing the needle Replace the needle as described below. Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle". Press (needle position button) once or 1 twice to raise the needle. Hold the needle with your left hand, and then 4 use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. 1 2 1 1 Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. 2 1 Screwdriver 2 Needle clamp screw • Do not apply a strong force when loosening or tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain parts of the sewing machine may be damaged. With the flat side of the needle toward the 5 rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. CAUTION ● Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine, otherwise injuries may occur if the start/stop button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. Lower the presser foot lever. 3 While holding the needle with your left hand, 6 use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw. Install the twin needle in the same way. APPENDIX INDEX 1 1 Presser foot lever 28 CAUTION ● Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result.