APPENDIX
Error Messages
If the sewing machine is incorrectly operated or if the sewing machine malfunctions, an error message appears in the LCD.
The message can be cleared by pressing any key in the operation panel, turning any dial, or performing the operation correctly.
Error Message | Probable Cause | Remedy | |
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| The start/stop button or the reverse/reinforcement | Lower the presser foot | |
| stitch button was pressed (The foot controller was | ||
| before continuing the opera- | ||
| depressed if it is connected.) while the presser foot is | ||
| tion. | ||
| raised. | ||
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| A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack stitch | Raise the buttonhole lever | |
| was selected and the start/stop button was pressed | ||
| before continuing the opera- | ||
| (The foot controller was depressed if it is connected.) | ||
| tion. | ||
| while the buttonhole lever is lowered. | ||
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| The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected and | Lower the buttonhole lever | |
| the start/stop button was pressed (The foot controller | ||
| before continuing the opera- | ||
| was depressed if it is connected.) while the button- | ||
| tion. | ||
| hole lever is raised. | ||
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| 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. | |
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| Disconnect the foot | |
| The start/stop button was pressed, even though the | controller, and then press the | |
| start/stop button. Otherwise, | ||
| foot controller is connected. | ||
| operate the machine by | ||
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| using the foot controller. | |
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| Turn off the machine and | |
| The motor locked up because the thread is tangled. | remove the tangled thread | |
| before continuing the opera- | ||
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| The needle mode selection key was pressed to select | Select a stitch that can be | |
| twin needle sewing while a stitch that cannot be | ||
| used with the twin needle. | ||
| used with the twin needle is selected. | ||
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| The pattern selection dial was turned to select a pat- | Cancel the twin needle set- | |
| tern while the twin needle setting is selected. | ting, and then select a stitch. | |
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Memo
●If error message “F1” through “F9” appears in the LCD while the sewing machine is being used, the machine may be malfunctioning. Contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
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