Brother 885-S61 operation manual Error messages, Error Message Probable Cause

Error messages

If the start/stop button is pressed before the sewing machine is correctly set up or if an operation is performed

incorrectly, an error message appears in the LCD. Follow the instructions that appear.

If you press	(OK key),	(back key) or do the operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the
message disappears.

Error Message	Probable Cause
	The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.
	The start/stop button, reverse/reinforcement stitch button
	or thread cutter button was pressed while the presser
	foot was raised.
	The reverse/reinforcement stitch button, needle position
	button or thread cutter button was pressed while the
	bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.
	The start/stop button was pressed while the foot control-
	ler was connected.
	A stitch other than the buttonhole, bar tack or darning
	stitch was selected and the start/stop button was pressed
	while the buttonhole lever is lowered.
	The buttonhole, bar tack or darning stitch was selected
	and the start/stop button was pressed while the button-
	hole lever is raised.
	The start/stop button or reverse/reinforcement stitch but-
	ton was pressed after a stitch has been deleted.
	A pattern is being stored.
	The bobbin winder is winding the bobbin.
	More than 71 patterns are being combined.
	The start/stop button was pressed without connecting the
	foot controller while the setting for adjusting the stitch
	width using the sewing speed controller is set to [ON].
	The twin needle setting is selected while a pattern that
	cannot be sewn with the twin needle is selected.
	The first pattern was selected while two or more patterns
	are combined.
	The selected setting cannot be changed with the selected
	pattern.
	If error message “F01” through “F09” appears in the LCD
F01~F09	while the sewing machine is being used, the machine
	may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized
	service center.

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