Brother International PS-2250 User Manual - French - Page 23
Checking the Needle, CAUTION
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TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR SEWING MACHINE STRAIGHT AND ZIGZAG STITCHING BUILT-IN STITCHES Checking the Needle The sewing needle must always be straight and sharp for smooth sewing. 1 2 To Check the Needle Correctly: To check the needle, 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 Parallel space 2 Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) * Place a level surface under the needle. Replacing the Needle CAUTION • Turn the main power switch to OFF before changing the needle. If the main power is left on and Start/Stop button is pressed or foot controller is stepped on, the machine will start and injury may result. • Use only sewing machine needles for home use. Other needles may bend or break and cause injury. • Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and cause injury. 1 2 1. Remove the power supply plug from the outlet. 2. Raise the needle bar to its highest position. 3. Lower the presser foot. 4. Remove the needle by loosening the needle clamp screw. 1 Presser foot lever 3 4 CAUTION Do not loosen or tighten the needle clamp screw with a strong force, otherwise it may be damaged. 5. 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. 2 Needle stopper 3 Hole for setting needle 4 Flat side of needle 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. BUTTONHOLE AND BUTTON SEWING USING ATTACHMENTS AND APPLICATIONS MAINTENANCE INDEX 11