Brother International Quattro 2 6700D Users Manual - English - Page 69

CHANGING THE NEEDLE CHANGING THE NEEDLE 1 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 sewing 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. Getting Ready Press → → → The entire screen becomes white, and all keys and → operation buttons are locked. → in this order to display a video example of the operation on the LCD (see page 46). Follow the steps explained below to complete the operation. 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. 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. c Use the screwdriver to toward the front of the turn the screw machine and loosen the screw. Remove the needle. a Parallel space b Level surface (bobbin cover, glass, etc.) a Press the "Needle the needle. Position" button to raise Note • Do not apply pressure to the needle clamp screw. Doing so may damage the needle or machine. b Press . * If the message "OK to automatically lower the presser foot?" appears on the LCD screen, press OK to continue. 67