Brother International SE-400 Users Manual - English - Page 43

Replacing the needle Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to be straight according to the instructions in "Checking the needle" (page 40). Press (Needle position button) once or a twice to raise the needle. a Lower the presser foot lever. d 1 a a Presser foot lever Hold the needle with your left hand, and then e use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle. a Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. b a b CAUTION z Before replacing the needle, be sure to turn off the sewing machine. Otherwise, injuries may occur if a button is accidentally pressed and the machine starts sewing. a Screwdriver b 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. Place fabric or paper under the presser foot c and cover the holes on the needle plate. Note z Before replacing the needle, place fabric or paper under the presser foot to prevent the needle from falling into the holes in the needle plate. With the flat side of the needle toward the rear f of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. a a Needle stopper Replacing the Needle 41