Brother International SE-400 Users Manual - English - Page 41

Replacing the Needle This section describes how to replace the needle. Needle precautions 1 CAUTION z Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. z Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries. Selecting the needle depending on the thread and fabric types The sewing machine needle should be used depends on the fabric and thread thickness. Refer to the following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew. Fabric Type/Application Medium weight fabrics Thin fabrics Broadcloth Taffeta Flannel, Gabardine Lawn Georgette Challis, Satin Thick fabrics Stretch fabrics Denim Corduroy Tweed Jersey Tricot Easily frayed fabrics For top-stitching Thread Type Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Thread for knits Cotton thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Synthetic thread Silk thread Size 60-90 50 60-90 50 30 50 50-60 50-60 50-90 50 50 Size of Needle 75/11-90/14 65/9-75/11 100/16 90/14-100/16 Ball point needle (gold colored) 75/11-90/14 65/9-90/14 90/14-100/16 Note z Never use the thread of No. 20 or lower. It may cause malfunctions. Replacing the Needle 39