List of symptoms

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Symptom	Probable Cause	Remedy	Reference

	The machine is not turned on.	Turn on the machine.	page 17

	The “Start/Stop” button was not	Press the “Start/Stop” button.	page 52
	pressed.	Press the “Start/Stop” button.	page 52
	pressed.

The sewing	The presser foot lever is raised.	Lower the presser foot lever.	–

		Do not use the “Start/Stop” button
machine does not	The “Start/Stop” button was pressed,	Do not use the “Start/Stop” button
operate.	The “Start/Stop” button was pressed,	when the foot controller is
	even though the foot controller is	connected. To use the “Start/	page 52
	connected.	Stop” button, disconnect the foot
		controller.

	The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to	Move the bobbin winder shaft to	page 25
	the right.	the left.	page 25
	the right.	the left.

	The needle is incorrectly installed.	Correctly install the needle.

	The needle clamp screw is loose.	Use the screwdriver to firmly	page 39	4
	The needle clamp screw is loose.	tighten the screw.	page 39
		tighten the screw.

	The needle is bent or blunt.	Replace the needle.
	The needle is bent or blunt.	Replace the needle.

	The combination of fabric, thread	Select a thread and needle that
	The combination of fabric, thread	are appropriate for the type of	page 38
	and needle is not correct.	are appropriate for the type of	page 38
	and needle is not correct.	fabric being sewn.
		fabric being sewn.

	The presser foot that is used is not	Attach the presser foot that is
	appropriate for the type of stitch that	appropriate for the type of stitch	page 134
	you wish to sew.	that you wish to sew.

	The upper thread tension is too tight.	Loosen the upper thread tension.	page 57

The needle breaks.	The fabric is pulled too much.	Lightly guide the fabric.	–

	The spool is incorrectly installed.	Correctly install the spool.	page 28
	The spool is incorrectly installed.	Correctly install the spool.	page 28

	The area around the hole in the	Replace the needle plate. Contact
	needle plate is scratched, or has a	your dealer or the nearest	–
	burr on it.	authorized service center.

	The area around the hole in the	Replace the presser foot. Contact
	presser foot is scratched, or has a	your dealer or the nearest	–
	burr on it.	authorized service center.

	The bobbin case is scratched, or has	Replace the bobbin case. Contact
	The bobbin case is scratched, or has	your dealer or the nearest	–
	a burr on it.	your dealer or the nearest	–
	a burr on it.	authorized service center.
		authorized service center.

		Incorrect bobbins will not work
	A bobbin designed specifically for	properly. Only use a bobbin	page 22
	this machine is not used.	designed specifically for this	page 22
	this machine is not used.	designed specifically for this
		machine.

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885-U22, 285C specifications

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Brother 285C, 885-U22 operation manual List of symptoms, Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference

Models: 885-U22 285C

List of symptoms

Symptom

Probable Cause

Remedy

Reference

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885-U22, 285C specifications