Brother International NX-400Q Users Manual - English - Page 41

CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES 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. 1 1 Needle position button Turn off the sewing machine. 2 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 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 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. 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. 1 1 Presser foot lever APPENDIX INDEX Replacing the Needle 35