Brother 885-V67 operation manual Error Messages, Operation beep, 106

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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 is	Lower the presser foot lever before
	not connected) and the reverse/reinforcement	continuing the operation.
	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 was	Raise the buttonhole lever before
	pressed (or the start/stop button was pressed if	continuing the operation.
	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 left
	needle position button was pressed while the
		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. Otherwise,
	foot controller was connected.	operate the machine by using the foot
		controller.
		Clean the race to remove the tangled
	The motor locked up because the thread is	thread (p.93). After cleaning the race,
		insert the bobbin case properly. If the
	tangled.	needle is bent or 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.

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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