Brother SB4138 Guía De Operación
Replacing the Needle 39
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Checking the needle
Sewing with a bent needle is extremely dangerous
since the needle may break while the machine is
being operated.
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance
between the needle and the flat surface is even.
since the needle may break while the machine is
being operated.
Before using the needle, place the flat side of the
needle on a flat surface and check that the distance
between the needle and the flat surface is even.
a Flat side
b Needle type marking
b Needle type marking
■ Correct needle
a Flat surface
■ Incorrect needle
If the distance between the needle and the flat
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use
a bent needle.
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not use
a bent needle.
a Flat surface
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”.
screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to
be straight according to the instructions in “Checking
the needle”.
a
Press
(“Needle Position” button) once or
twice to raise the needle.
a “Needle Position” button
b
Turn off the sewing machine.
CAUTION
c
Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to
cover the hole in the needle plate.
cover the hole in the needle plate.
Note
z Before replacing the needle, cover the hole
in the needle plate with fabric or paper to
prevent the needle from falling into the
machine.
prevent the needle from falling into the
machine.
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● Before replacing the needle, be sure to
turn off the sewing machine, otherwise
injuries may occur if
injuries may occur if
(“Start/Stop”
button) is accidentally pressed and the
machine starts sewing.
machine starts sewing.
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