Brother Brother CP-6500 operation manual Error Messages

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ERROR MESSAGES

If an operation is performed incorrectly before the sewing machine is set up, an error message appears on the operation panel. Follow the instructions indicated in the table.

If you press the stitch selection key or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears.

Error Message	Probable Cause	Solution
	The foot controller was pressed (or the start/
	stop button was pressed if the foot controller	Lower the presser foot lever before
	is not connected) and the reverse/
		continuing the operation.
	reinforcement stitch button was pressed while
	the presser foot is raised.
	A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack
	stitch was selected and the foot controller	Raise the buttonhole lever before
	was pressed (or the start/stop button was
		continuing the operation.
	pressed if the foot controller is not connected)
	while the buttonhole lever is lowered.
	The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected
	and the foot controller was pressed (or the	Lower the buttonhole lever before
	start/stop button was pressed if the foot
		continuing the operation.
	controller is not connected) while the
	buttonhole lever is raised.
	The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or	Move the bobbin winder shaft to the
	needle position button was pressed while the
		left before continuing the operation.
	bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.
	The start/stop button was pressed while the	Disconnect the foot controller, and
		then press the start/stop button.
	foot controller was connected.	Otherwise, operate the machine by
		using the foot controller.
		Clean the bobbin case to remove the
		tangled thread (p.82). After cleaning the
	The motor locked up because the thread is	bobbin case, insert the bobbin case
		properly. If the needle is bent or
	tangled.
		broken, replace the needle. Then,
		thread the upper thread properly, and
		continue the operation.

Note

●If error message “F1” through “F9” appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center.

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Operation beep (for models equipped with the operation beep)

Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If a non-functioning key is pressed or an incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four beeps (only for models equipped with the operation beep).

■If a key is pressed (correct operation) One beep sounds.

■If an incorrect operation is performed or a non-functioning key is pressed Two or four beeps sound.

■If the machine locks up, for example, because the thread is tangled

The sewing machine beeps for four seconds and the machine automatically stops. Be sure to check for the cause of the error, and correct it before continuing to sew.

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