Brother Innov-is NQ700PRW/ Innov-is NQ700 Guida Al Funzionamento
Replacing the Needle
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Basic operations B-29
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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.
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.
flat surface and check that the distance between the needle
and the flat surface is even.
1 Flat side
2 Needle type marking
2 Needle type marking
Replacing the needle
Use the screwdriver and a needle that has been determined to
be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the
needle”.
be straight according to the instructions in “Checking the
needle”.
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Press
(Needle position button) once or twice to
raise the needle.
b
Place fabric or paper under the presser foot to cover
the hole in the needle plate.
the hole in the needle plate.
c
Lower the presser foot.
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Press .
• If
is pressed while the presser foot is raised, an
error message appears. Lower the presser foot.
→ The screen changes, and all keys and operation
buttons are locked (except
).
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Hold the needle with your left hand, and then use a
screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward
you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.
screwdriver to turn the needle clamp screw toward
you (counterclockwise) to remove the needle.
• The needle clamp screw can also be loosened or
tightened with the L-shaped (or disc-shaped)
screwdriver.
screwdriver.
1 Screwdriver
2 Needle clamp screw
2 Needle clamp screw
• Do not apply a strong force when loosening or
tightening the needle clamp screw, otherwise certain
parts of the machine may be damaged.
parts of the machine may be damaged.
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With the flat side of the needle toward the rear of the
machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle
stopper.
machine, insert the needle until it touches the needle
stopper.
1 Needle stopper
CAUTION
• If the distance between the needle and the flat
surface is not even, the needle is bent. Do not
use a bent needle.
use a bent needle.
1 Flat surface
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.
needle from falling into the machine.
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