Brother International DreamMaker„ XE VE2200 Users Manual - English - Page 47

CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE CAUTION • 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 embroidery 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. B c Use the screwdriver to toward the front of the turn the screw machine and loosen 1 the screw. Remove the needle. Getting Ready d With the flat side of the needle facing the back, insert the new needle all the way to the top of the needle stopper (viewing window) in the needle clamp. Use a screwdriver to securely tighten the needle clamp screw. a Parallel space b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) a Press the "Needle the needle. Position" button to raise a Needle stopper b Hole for setting the needle c Flat side of needle b Press . * If the message "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. CAUTION • Be sure to push in the needle until it touches the stopper, and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with a screwdriver. If the needle is not completely inserted or the needle clamp screw is loose, the needle may break or the machine may be damaged. e Press buttons. to unlock all keys and Basic operations B-45