TROUBLESHOOTING

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

Cause

Solution

Page

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

High-pitched sound while

Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs.

Remove the dust or lint.

138

 

 

sewing

 

 

 

 

 

Pieces of thread are caught in the race (bobbin

Clean the race (bobbin case).

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case).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper threading is incorrect.

Check the procedure for threading the machine

29

 

 

 

 

and rethread it correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are scratches on the race (bobbin case).

Replace the race (bobbin case), or consult your

 

 

 

 

authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cannot thread the needle

The needle is not in the correct position.

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the

11

 

 

 

 

needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The threading hook does not pass through the

Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the

11

 

 

 

eye of the needle.

needle.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is installed incorrectly.

Reinstall the needle correctly.

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thread tension is incorrect

The upper threading is incorrect.

Check the procedure for threading the machine

29

 

 

 

 

and rethread it correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

28

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread or needle is not suitable for the type

Check the table of fabric, thread and needle

37

 

 

 

of fabric being sewn.

combinations, and select the appropriate

 

 

 

 

 

combination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The presser foot holder is not attached

Reattach the presser foot holder correctly.

59

 

 

 

correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread tension is set incorrectly.

Adjust the thread tension.

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Character pattern does not

The wrong presser foot was used.

Attach the correct presser foot.

151

 

 

sew out correctly

 

 

 

 

 

Pattern adjustment settings were set incorrectly.

Correct the pattern adjustment settings.

106

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread tension is set incorrectly.

Adjust the thread tension.

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Needle breaks

The needle is installed incorrectly.

Reinstall the needle correctly.

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle clamp screw is not tightened.

Tighten the needle clamp screw.

36

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle with a new one.

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread or needle is not suitable for the type

Check the table of fabric, thread and needle

37

 

 

 

of fabric being sewn.

combinations, and select the appropriate

 

 

 

 

 

combination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wrong presser foot was used.

Attach the correct presser foot.

151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper thread tension is too strong.

Adjust the thread tension.

45

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fabric is pulled during sewing.

Do not pull the fabric during sewing.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The spool is installed incorrectly.

Reinstall the spool correctly.

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are scratches around the hole in the

Replace the needle plate, or consult your

 

 

 

needle plate.

authorized retailer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are scratches around the hole(s) in the

Replace the presser foot, or consult your

 

 

 

presser foot.

authorized retailer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are scratches on the race (bobbin case).

Replace the race (bobbin case), or consult your

 

 

 

 

authorized retailer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is defective.

Replace the needle.

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric does not feed

The feed dogs are lowered.

Press the drop feed key to raise the feed dogs.

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through the machine

 

 

 

 

 

The stitches are too close together.

Lengthen the stitch length.

44

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The wrong presser foot was used.

Attach the correct presser foot.

151

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle with a new one.

35

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread is tangled.

Use scissors, etc., to cut the tangled thread and

 

 

 

 

remove it from the race (bobbin case), etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine does not operate

There is no pattern selected.

Select a pattern.

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The “Start/Stop” button was not pressed.

Press the “Start/Stop” button.

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The main power switch is not turned on.

Turn the main power to on.

18

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The presser foot is not lowered.

Lower the presser foot.

40

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The “Start/Stop” button was pressed while the

Remove the foot controller, or use the foot

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foot controller is connected.

controller to operate the machine.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LCD cannot be read

The LCD contrast is not properly adjusted.

Adjust the LCD contrast.

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Appendix

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Brother QC 1000 operation manual 143, Problem Cause Solution

QC 1000 specifications

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Incorporating advanced technology, the QC-1000 features automatic needle threading, a helpful function that saves time and frustration. Additionally, the machine has a drop-in bobbin system that allows for quick and easy bobbin changes, further streamlining the sewing process. The built-in sewing guide provides helpful tips and stitch recommendations, making it an excellent teaching tool for newcomers to sewing.

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