Brother EX 660 operation manual Lower, Or breaks, Thread ten, Fabric is, Wrinkled

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Symptom

Possible cause

How to put it right

Reference

 

You have not inserted the needle

Insert the needle properly.

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properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

authorised service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The area around the hole in the

Replace the presser foot.

 

The upper

Contact your retailer or the nearest

–

presser foot is scratched.

thread breaks.

authorised service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bobbin case is scratched, or has

Replace the bobbin case.

 

 

Contact your retailer or the nearest

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a burr on it.

 

authorised 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 wound the bobbin

Wind the bobbin thread properly.

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thread properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bobbin is scratched or does not

Replace the bobbin.

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turn smoothly.

 

 

 

The lower

 

 

 

The thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread and

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thread is tangled

clean the bobbin case.

or breaks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

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You have not threaded the upper

Correct the upper threading.

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thread properly.

 

 

 

 

You have not wound the bobbin

Wind the bobbin thread properly.

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thread properly.

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the right

Choose a thread and needle that are

 

 

combination of thread and needle

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appropriate for the type of fabric.

 

for the fabric you are using.

 

The thread ten-

 

 

 

 

 

You have not attached the presser-

Attach the presser-foot holder prop-

 

sion is incorrect.

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foot holder properly.

erly.

 

 

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper

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thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not used a bobbin that has

Incorrect bobbins will not work

 

 

properly. Only use a bobbin that has

page 11

 

been designed for this machine.

 

been designed for this machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

page 14, 15

 

 

 

 

 

You have not threaded the upper

Thread the upper thread and wind

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thread properly or fitted the bobbin

 

the bobbin thread properly.

 

properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

You have not fitted the spool prop-

Fit the spool properly.

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erly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fabric is

You have not used the right

Choose a thread and needle that are

 

combination of fabric, thread and

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appropriate for the type of fabric.

wrinkled.

needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

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If you are sewing thin fabric, the

Sew with stabiliser material under

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stitch is too thick.

the fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper

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thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Contents Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions For Users in the UK, EIRE, Malta and Cyprus only For a longer service life For safe operationContents Utility Stitches Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Main partsButtons provided on some models Needle and presser foot sectionOperation buttons ASlideopen theit. flat bed attachment to the left to Operation panelFlat bed attachment Accessories Optional accessoriesBSet the main power switch to Using Your Sewing MachinePower supply precautions CTo turn off the machine, set the main power switch toFoot controller Changing the needle stop positionETurn on the sewing machine Threading the MachineWinding the bobbin GTrim the excess thread above the bobbin For models equipped with the fast bobbin winding system CSlide the bobbin winder shaft to the rightTension-adjusting spring Lower threadingRight side see arrow b until the cover clicks into place For models equipped with the quick-set bobbinUpper threading Thread take-up lever Machine Fully lower the needle threader leverGthe needle toward the back of the sewing ECatch the thread on the hook as shown belowALightly hold the end of the upper thread Drawing up the lower threadFor models equipped with the quick-set bobbin Needle types and their uses Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle FabricsCorrect needle Checking the needleReplacing the needle Incorrect needleInstalling the needle clamp Sewing with a twin needle Twin needle threadingMark on the wheel points up. With models Replacing the Presser FootReplacing the presser foot Attaching the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holderRemoving the presser foot holder ARemove the presser footGeneral sewing procedure SewingATurn on the sewing machine DIfwidth.necessary, adjust the stitch lengthSelecting stitching CAttach the presser footBRaise the presser foot lever Starting to sewOn the wheel points up. With models equipped Correct tension Thread tensionSewing reinforcement stitches Upper tension is too tightChanging the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curvesSewing stretch fabrics Using a free-arm styleSewing thin fabrics ASlidereleasetheit.flat bed attachment to the left toOvercasting Stitches Attach overcasting foot G or zigzag foot J Select a stitchBasic stitching FWhen sewing is finished, cut the threadBasic Stitching Changing the needle positionIf the needle does not catch the hem fold Blind HEM StitchingBAttach blind hem foot R CSelect a stitch Buttonhole Sewing Buttonholes can be sewn and buttons can be sewn onSize of the buttonhole is set If the button does not fit in the button guide plateFPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as CAttach presser foot M Button sewingSewing buttonholes on stretch fabrics ESelect a stitch With stitch Select stitchZipper Insertion Rev. ReverseElastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching APPLIQUÉ, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching AppliquésDCarefully sew around the edge of the design PiecingPatchwork crazy quilt stitching For a seam allowance on the left sideUsing the optional quilting guide QuiltingGAfter sewing is finished, slide the feed dog Free-motion quiltingARemoveholder. the presser foot and the presser foot Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching AAttach zigzag foot J BSelect stitch CStart sewingEPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Decorative Stitching 16-1/4 16-3/16 Loom stitching, etcAAttach monogramming foot N BSelect stitch FagotingScallop stitching Fabric.3CSew parallel stitching at intervals of 1 cm 3/8 inch SmockingShell tuck stitching DPull the bobbin threads to create gathersJoining Heirloom stitchingStitch Settings Utility stitchesRfc. Reinforcement Pattern No Attaching appliqués 5.0 4.0 Rfc Appendix Cleaning the bobbin case MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface ERemove the bobbin case Troubleshooting Thread ten LowerOr breaks Fabric isThere is a high Stitches areSkipped Pitched noise While sewingError Messages Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beepIndex Numerics30 , 32 2000cover2-3.fm Page 2 Monday, October 4, 2004 402 PM

EX 660 specifications

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