Brother International SM-6500PRW Users Manual - English - Page 24

KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE Hold the needle with your left hand, and then d use a screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw counterclockwise to remove the needle. While holding the needle with your left hand, f use the screwdriver to tighten the needle clamp screw by turning it clockwise. Note ● The needle can be removed by simply loosening the needle clamp screw about one turn. (If the needle clamp screw is loosened too much, the needle clamp (which holds the needle) may fall off. Therefore, do not loosen the needle clamp screw too much.) Install the twin needle in the same way. a Screwdriver b Needle clamp screw • Do not apply 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 e rear of the machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper. 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. ■ Installing the needle clamp If the needle clamp is removed, follow the procedure below to attach it to the needle bar. As seen from the front of the machine, slide a the needle clamp onto the needle bar so that the needle clamp screw is on the right side and the needle bar thread guide is at the bottom. a Needle stopper a Needle clamp screw b Needle bar thread guide c Needle bar Align the bottom edge of the needle holder b with the end of the needle bar, and then tighten the needle clamp screw. a Needle bar b Needle holder c Needle clamp screw d Align 22