Brother International PR1055X Operation Manual - Page 178

■ Disassembling and cleaning the tension unit To remove tension dial, turn dial counterclockwise as a shown on illustration. 1 Tension dial Using the included cleaning brush, remove any lint and b dust from the two pieces of felt washers (top, bottom) inside the tension dial. Replacing the needle CAUTION • Be sure to turn off the machine before replacing the needle, otherwise injuries may result if the machine starts embroidering. • Your machine is designed to use household embroidery needles. The factory recommended needle is "HAX 130 EBBR" (Organ). Schmetz needles 130/705 H-E may be used as a substitute. • Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. 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. 1 Tension dial 2 Nylon shoulder washer 3 Tension spring 4 Tension base spring 5 Felt washer (top) 6 Tension disc 7 Felt washer (bottom) Reassembling the tension unit. c Note • When reassembling the tension unit, be sure not to install the tension disc upside-down. There is a magnet on the bottom. Bottom Top a b 1 Parallel space 2 Flat surface (glass, etc.) Set the main power switch to "O" to turn off the a machine. Loosen the needle set screw and remove the needle. b Hold the needle with your left hand, and then hold the Allen screwdriver in your right hand and turn the needle set screw counterclockwise. 1 Magnet • When reassembling the tension unit, be careful not to lose any parts or install any parts in an incorrect order. The machine may not operate correctly if the tension units are incorrectly reassembled. Note • Be sure to use the included Allen screwdriver to replace the needle. 176