Chapter 10 Troubleshooting

Mechanical Section

Check these points once again

Problem

Check Point

■Thread breakage

• Is the machine properly threaded?

 

• Is thread tension too high?

 

• Is the rotary hook assembly clogged?

 

• Is there thread in the bobbin?

 

• Is the needle bent?

 

• Is there a rough edge or flaw on the needle plate, rotary hook, or

 

bobbin case that might cut the thread?

 

• Is the needle installed correctly (direction, angle, etc.)

 

• Is the presser foot in contact with the material?

 

• Are the thread thickness and needle size correct?

 

• Is a thread with right-hand twist being used? (If such a thread is

 

used, replace with a thread with left-hand twist.)

 

• Is there any adhesive on the needle?

 

• Is the material tension too weak?

 

• Is there too much play between the outer rotary hook and inner

 

rotary hook?

 

• Does the outer rotary hook turn smoothly?

 

• Is the clearance between the rotary hook stopper and the rotary

 

hook adjusted correctly?

 

• Does the thread come out from the bobbin case smoothly?

 

 

■Needle (presser foot) interference

• Is the embroidery hoop too small?

with embroidery hoop

• Check the size and needle start position in the sewing data.

 

 

■Needle breakage

• Is the needle attached correctly (direction, height, etc.)?

 

• Is the needle bent?

 

• Is the rotary hook attached correctly?

 

• Is the timing set correctly?

 

• Is there any backlash with the needle bar case (back/forth and

 

right/left)?

 

• Is the rotary hook stopper correctly attached to stop the rotary

 

hook?

 

• Is the needle size correct and the tip sharp?

 

• Does the thread pass through the hole center of the presser foot?

 

 

■Not embroidered properly

• Is the material edge caught in the machine?

 

(Are embroidery hoop and other related parts operating

 

correctly?)

 

• Is the material stretched properly?

 

• Is thread tension proper?

 

Does the lower thread come out smoothly?

 

 

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BES-961BC, BES-1261BC specifications

The Brother BES-1261BC and BES-961BC are advanced embroidery machines designed to cater to the needs of both professional embroiderers and hobbyists. With cutting-edge technology and user-friendly features, these models stand out in the competitive embroidery market.

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