Руководство По Работе для Brother NX-400Q/400
Replacing the Needle 33
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Replacing the Needle
This section provides information on sewing machine needles.
Needle precautions
Be sure to observe the following precautions concerning the handling of the needle. Failure to observe these
precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to
read and carefully follow the instructions below.
precautions is extremely dangerous, for example, if the needle breaks and fragments are dispersed. Be sure to
read and carefully follow the instructions below.
Needle types and their uses
The sewing machine needle that 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.
following table when choosing the thread and needle appropriate for the fabric that you wish to sew.
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Only use home sewing machine needles. Use of any other needle may bend the needle or
damage the machine.
damage the machine.
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Never use bent needles. Bent needles can easily break, possibly resulting in injuries.
Fabric Type/Application
Thread
Size of Needle
Type
Size
Medium
weight
fabrics
Broadcloth
Cotton thread
60
–
80
75/11–90/14
Taffeta
Synthetic thread
Flannel,
Gabardine
Silk thread
50
–
80
Thin
fabrics
Lawn
Cotton thread
60
–
80
65/9–75/11
Georgette
Synthetic thread
Poral
Silk thread
50
–
80
Thick
fabrics
Denim
Cotton thread
30
–
50
90/14–100/16
Corduroy
Synthetic thread
50
Tweed
Silk thread
Stretch
fabrics
Jersey
Thread for knits
50
–
60
Ball point needle
(golden colored)
75/11–90/14
Tricot
Easily frayed fabrics
Cotton thread
50
–
80
65/9–90/14
Synthetic thread
Silk thread
For top-stitching
Synthetic thread
30
90/14–100/16
Silk thread
CAUTION