Brother EX 660 operation manual Troubleshooting

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TROUBLESHOOTING

If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems.

If the problem it still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center.

Symptom

Possible cause

How to put it right

Reference

 

 

The machine is not plugged in.

Plug the machine in.

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The sewing

The main power switch is turned off.

Turn on the main power switch.

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The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to

Move the bobbin winder shaft to the

 

 

machine does

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not work.

the right.

left.

 

 

 

 

You have not used the foot control-

Use the foot controller properly.

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ler properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is not fitted properly.

Fit the needle properly.

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The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten

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the screw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

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You have not used the right combi-

Choose a thread and needle that are

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nation of fabric, thread and needle.

appropriate for the type of fabric.

 

 

 

The presser foot you are using is not

Attach the presser foot that is correct

 

 

 

appropriate for the type of stitch that

for the type of stitch that you want to

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you want to sew.

sew.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper thread tension is too tight.

Loosen the upper thread tension.

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The needle

 

 

 

 

You are pulling the fabric too much.

Lightly guide the fabric.

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breaks.

 

 

 

 

The area around the hole in the nee-

Replace the needle plate.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact your retailer or the nearest

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dle plate is scratched.

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The area around the hole in the

Replace the presser foot.

 

 

 

Contact your retailer or the nearest

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presser foot is scratched.

 

 

authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Replace the bobbin case.

 

 

 

The bobbin case is scratched.

Contact your retailer or the nearest

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authorized service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used a bobbin that has

Incorrect bobbins will not work

 

 

 

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

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been designed for this machine.

 

 

been designed for this machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the upper

 

 

 

 

thread properly. (for example, you

 

 

 

 

have not fitted the spool properly, or

Correct the upper threading.

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the thread has come out of the guide

 

 

 

 

above the needle.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are knots or tangles in the

Remove any knots or tangles.

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thread.

 

The upper

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is not appropriate for the

Choose a needle that is appropriate

 

 

thread breaks.

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thread you are using.

for the type of stitch.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper thread tension is too tight.

Loosen the upper thread tension.

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The thread is tangled, for example,

Remove the tangle thread. If the

 

 

 

thread is tangled in the bobbin case,

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in the bobbin case.

 

 

clean the bobbin case.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For safe operation For a longer service lifeContents Utility Stitches Main parts Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsOperation buttons Needle and presser foot sectionButtons provided on some models Flat bed attachment Operation panelASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Optional accessories AccessoriesPower supply precautions Using Your Sewing MachineBSet the main power switch to CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toChanging the needle stop position Foot controllerWinding the bobbin Threading the MachineETurn on the sewing machine GTrim the excess thread above the bobbin CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the right For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding systemLower threading Tension-adjusting springFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Right side see arrow b until the cover clicks into placeUpper threading Thread take-up lever Gthe needle toward the back of the sewing Fully lower the needle threader leverMachine ECatch the thread on the hook as shown belowFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Drawing up the lower threadALightly hold the end of the upper thread Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsNeedle types and their uses FabricsReplacing the needle Checking the needleCorrect needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Twin needle threading Sewing with a twin needleReplacing the presser foot Replacing the Presser FootMark on the wheel points up. With models Removing the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderAttaching the presser foot holder ARemove the presser footSewing General sewing procedureSelecting stitching DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthATurn on the sewing machine CAttach the presser footOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Starting to sewBRaise the presser foot lever Sewing reinforcement stitches Thread tensionCorrect tension Upper tension is too tightTrial sewing Useful Sewing TipsChanging the sewing direction Sewing curvesSewing thin fabrics Using a free-arm styleSewing stretch fabrics ASlidereleasetheit.flat bed attachment to the left toAttach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitch Overcasting StitchesBasic Stitching FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic stitching Changing the needle positionBAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch Blind HEM StitchingIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn on Buttonhole SewingIf the button does not fit in the button guide plate Size of the buttonhole is setFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Sewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics Button sewingCAttach presser foot M With stitch Select stitch ESelect a stitchRev. Reverse Zipper InsertionStretch stitching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeElastic attaching Appliqués APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt StitchingPatchwork crazy quilt stitching PiecingDCarefully sew around the edge of the design For a seam allowance on the left sideQuilting Using the optional quilting guideARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Free-motion quiltingGAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog Triple stretch stitching Reinforcement StitchingBar tack stitching AAttach zigzag foot J BSelect stitch CStart sewingEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as 16-1/4 16-3/16 Loom stitching, etc Decorative StitchingScallop stitching FagotingAAttach monogramming foot N BSelect stitch Fabric.3Shell tuck stitching SmockingCSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersHeirloom stitching JoiningUtility stitches Stitch SettingsRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Attaching appliqués 5.0 4.0 Rfc Appendix Cleaning the machine surface MaintenanceCleaning the bobbin case ERemove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Or breaks LowerThread ten Fabric isSkipped Stitches areThere is a high Pitched noise While sewingOperation beep for models equipped with the operation beep Error MessagesNumerics Index30 , 32 2000cover2-3.fm Page 2 Monday, October 4, 2004 402 PM

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