FINDING THE SOURCE OF THE PROBLEM
•Trouble with threads and stitches
Inability to thread | Inability for thread | Embroldered pattern |
needle | tension control | is out of shape |
•Mechanical trouble
Fabric is not fed properly
Needle position is not correct.
Set needle at proper position using “NEEDLE POSITION” button.
P.20 | NO |
Hook of needle threader does not fit into the eye of the needle.
Set needle at proper position using “NEEDLE POSITION” button.
P.20 | NO |
Upper threading is not correct.
P.20~22 | NO |
Set of bobbin thread is not correct.
Set bobbin properly and pull out the bobbin thread.
P.19 | NO |
Combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct.
Check “RELATED CHART OF SEWING FABRICS, THREAD AND NEEDLE”.
P.35 | NO |
Presser foot holder is not properly attached.
Reattach presser foot holder properly.
NO
Upper thread tension is too tight.
Reduce thread tension by turning tension dial.
P.30 | NO |
The fabric has been placed in the embroidery frame incorrectly.
Place the fabric in the embroidery frame correctly.
P.75~76 | NO |
Thin or stretch fabric is being used with no stabilizer fabric attached.
Attach stabilizer fabric.
P.74 | NO |
The embroidery frame has been attached to the machine incorrectly.
Attach the embroidery frame to the machine correctly.
P.77 | NO |
Thread is entangled.
Remove thread- ends in the race or inner shuttle.
P.97~98 | NO |
Feed dog is lowered.
Raise the feed dog with the feed dog adijustment lever.
P.61 | NO |
Stitch length is set at no feeding.
Set stitch length properly.
P.27~29 | NO |
The combination of selected stitch and presser foot is not correct.
Change presser foot to correct one.
P.103 | NO |
Correct needle is not being used.
Change to proper needle.
P.34 | NO |
Thread is entangled.
Remove thread- ends in the race or inner shuttle.
P.97~98 | NO |
If you have gone through the troubleshooting tips and are still unable to find the source of the problem, please take your machine back to the place of purchase or your nearest Brother dealer for repairs.
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