Brother CE 500PRW Error Messages, Operation beep for models equipped with the operation beep

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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 but-	Lower the presser foot lever
	ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con-	before continuing the opera-
	nected) and the reverse/reinforcement stitch button
		tion.
	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 pressed (or	Raise the buttonhole lever
	the start/stop button was pressed if the foot controller	before continuing the opera-
	is not connected) while the buttonhole lever is low-	tion.
	ered.
	The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and	Lower the buttonhole lever
	the foot controller was pressed (or the start/stop but-
		before continuing the opera-
	ton was pressed if the foot controller is not con-
		tion.
	nected) while the buttonhole lever is raised.
	The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or needle	Move the bobbin winder
	position button was pressed while the bobbin winder	shaft to the left before con-
	shaft is moved to the right.	tinuing the operation.
		Disconnect the foot control-
	The start/stop button was pressed while the foot con-	ler, and then press the start/
	troller was connected.	stop button. Otherwise,
		operate the machine by
		using the foot controller.
		Remove the tangled thread
	The motor locked up because the thread is tangled.	before continuing the opera-
		tion.

Note

●If error message “F1” through “F8” appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your nearest authorized service center.

Operation beep (for models equipped with the 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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