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Troubleshooting

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at [http://solutions.brother.com].

If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom

Probable Cause

Remedy

Reference

 

 

 

 

 

The machine is not turned on.

Turn on the machine.

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The start/stop button was not

Press the start/stop button.

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pressed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The sewing

The presser foot lever is raised.

Lower the presser foot lever.

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machine does not

The start/stop button was pressed,

Do not use the start/stop button when

 

operate.

the foot controller is connected. To

 

even though the foot controller is

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use the start/stop button, disconnect

 

connected.

 

 

the foot controller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bobbin winder shaft is on the

Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the

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right side after winding the

 

left.

 

bobbin.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten

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the screw.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The combination of fabric, thread

Select a thread and needle that are

 

 

appropriate for the type of fabric

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and needle is not correct.

 

being sewn.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The presser foot that is used is not

Attach the presser foot that is

 

 

appropriate for the type of stitch

appropriate for the type of stitch that

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that you wish to sew.

you wish to sew.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper thread tension is too

Loosen the upper thread tension.

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tight.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle breaks.

The fabric is pulled too much.

Lightly guide the fabric.

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The spool is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the spool.

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The area around the hole in the

Replace the needle plate. Contact

 

 

needle plate is scratched, or has a

your dealer or the nearest authorized

-

 

burr on it.

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 authorized

-

 

burr on it.

service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The bobbin case is scratched, or

Replace the bobbin case. Contact

 

 

your dealer or the nearest authorized

-

 

has a burr on it.

 

service center.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Incorrect bobbins will not work

 

 

A bobbin designed specifically for

properly. Only use a bobbin

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this machine is not used.

designed specifically for this

 

 

 

 

machine.

 

 

 

 

 

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Brother 885V95 Troubleshooting, Presser foot lever is raised Lower the presser foot lever, Correctly install the needle
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