Troubleshooting | Brother Sewing Machines guide

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	Error	Error Message	Probable Cause
	Code No.	Error Message	Probable Cause
	Code No.

	E12		The stitch mode was changed.
	E12		This icon appears when the current pattern is to be deleted.


	E13		The selected setting cannot be changed with the selected pattern.

	E14		A pattern is being saved. Otherwise, the stitch settings are being saved.

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Brother Sewing Machines operation manual Troubleshooting

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UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX Operation ManualGETTING READY SEWING BASICS Computerized Sewing Machine Important Safety Instructions 7 For a longer service life 8 For repair or adjustment FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY FOR USERS IN AUSTRALIA AND NEW ZEALAND SEWING BASICS ContentsGETTING READY UTILITY STITCHES Care and Maintenance APPENDIXStitch Settings Troubleshooting a Easy upper threading Sewing Machine FeaturesIntroduction b One-touch lower threading Accessories AccessoriesIncluded accessories Memo Optional accessoriesThe following are available as optional accessories Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Names of Machine Parts and Their FunctionsMachine Needle and presser foot section Operation buttons @ A C Operation panelStitch mode keys h-j Page 1 GETTING READY When the power fails during use Power supply precautionsWhen you are away from the machine After using the machine Use only the power cord included with this machine Turning the Machine On/Off Turning on the machineTurning off the machine c Twin needle/needle stop position Understanding the LCD Screensa Presser foot that should be used b Stitch mode d Automatic reverse/reinforcement stitches e Selected stitch Various sewing machine operations and sewing settings can be changed Changing the Machine SettingsChanging the settings Changing the Machine Settings Icon List of stitch or machine attributesAttribute Details Adjusting the brightness of the LCD Winding the bobbin Winding/Installing the BobbinBobbin precautions Actual size a Spool pin b Spool cap Winding/Installing the Bobbina Notch b Bobbin winder shaft spring If the spool net is too long, fold it to fit the size of the spool mPress start/stop button once Installing the bobbin hReattach the bobbin cover Upper Threading Threading the upper thread Upper Threading Memo Threading the needle X The thread is passed through the eye of the needle Using the twin needle Threading the needle manually without using the needle threader dInsert the extra spool pin into the end of the bobbin winder shaft When changing the sewing direction fReattach the bobbin cover Pulling up the bobbin threada Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case Replacing the Needle Needle precautionsReplacing the Needle Thread Needle types and their usesWeight machine starts sewing Checking the needleReplacing the needle a Needle stopper Install the twin needle in the same waya Needle clamp screw b Screwdriver Replacing the presser foot Presser foot precautionsReplacing the Presser Foot The presser foot presses down on the fabric d Press the black button at the back of the presser foot holder Removing the presser foot holder Using the optional walking foot eAttach the presser foot holder Sewing large pieces of fabric Sewing Cylindrical or Large PiecesStitching cylindrical pieces Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces GETTING READY SEWING BASICS Adjusting the stitch widthAdjusting the stitch length The necessary preparations for sewing are described in this chapter General sewing procedure Sewing Positioning the fabric Sewing Using the foot controller Starting to sewUsing the operation buttons bPress start/stop button once cTurn on the sewing machine Securing the stitching ePress start/stop button, or press down on the foot controller Cutting the thread Changing the tension of the upper thread Adjusting the Thread TensionAdjusting the Thread Tension Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Adjusting the stitch width Adjusting the stitch length Adjusting the Stitch Width and Length Functions useful in improving sewing efficiency are described below Useful FunctionsChanging the needle stop position Automatically sewing reverse/ reinforcement stitches then press start/stop button once Useful FunctionsdPosition the fabric under the presser foot, and once Changing the sewing direction Useful Sewing TipsTrial sewing Sewing curves Useful Sewing Tips Sewing thin fabricsSewing stretch fabrics foot will return to its normal position Sewing an even seam allowance Aligning the fabric with the presser foot Satin stitching using the sewing using overcasting foot “G”using the optional side cutter 3 UTILITY STITCHES Selecting stitch types and Preset utility stitchSelecting Stitching patterns † Utility decorative stitches No.01-62 Selecting stitching† Character stitches No.01-55 Selecting Stitching Preset utility stitch With direct selectionWith number selection Saved patterns To select a different stitch † To select a stitch in a different mode as the current one Overcasting Stitches Sewing overcasting stitches using overcasting foot “G”Overcasting Stitches 3-point Sewing overcasting stitches using zigzag foot “J”2-point b Lower the presser foot lever, and then manually thread the needle Sewing overcasting stitches using the optional side cuttera Remove the presser foot c Raise the presser foot lever kLowersewing.the presser foot lever, and then start hSelect a stitchjPosition the fabric in the side cutter a 2 cm 3/4 inch Basic Stitching Basic StitchingBasic stitching Changing the needle position 3 4 5For details, refer to “Adjusting the stitch width” page Blind Hem Stitching Sew a blind hem according to the following procedureBlind Hem Stitching If the needle catches too much of the hem fold Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole Stitching/Button Sewing Buttonhole sewing dSelect a stitch If the button does not fit in the button guide platecAttach buttonhole foot “A” fPullpossible.down the buttonhole lever as far as Do not use the seam ripper in any other way than how it is intended Changing the stitch width Adjust the stitch width Button sewing kWhen you are finished attaching the button A zipper can be sewn in place Zipper InsertionInserting a centered zipper Zipper Insertion Inserting a side zipper b Bastefabric.the two pieces up to the edge of the hAttach the presser foot holder to the right pin of zipper foot “I” o Remove the basting stitching Elastic attaching Sewing Stretch Fabrics and Elastic TapeStretch stitching Stretch fabrics can be sewn and elastic tape can be attached dAttach zigzag foot “J” Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué, Patchwork and Quilt Stitching Appliqué stitching a 6.5 mm 1/4 inch Patchwork crazy quilt stitchingPiecing Quilting bholder Free-motion quiltingaTurn off the sewing machine Satin stitching using the sewing speed controller hSelect stitch gPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clearfPress. or Stitch width keys to select a Narrower b Wider Bar tack stitching Reinforcement StitchingTriple stretch stitching Reinforcement Stitching Eyelet Stitching Decorative Stitching Decorative StitchingVarious decorative stitches can be sewn with this sewing machine Fagoting of the upper thread” page Scallop stitchingSmocking Shell tuck stitching a Wrong side of fabric b 6.5 mm 1/4 inch seam allowance JoiningHeirloom stitching c Straight stitch UTILITY STITCHES a 4 mm 3/16 inch Sewing patterns Sewing the Various Built-In Decorative PatternsSewing beautiful patterns aSelect the first pattern Combining patternsSewing the Various Built-In Decorative Patterns a Single b Repeated Repeat sewing patternsChecking the selected pattern aSelect a stitch Mirror imaging the patterndPresskey. OK key or Cancel/clear bPress Saving patterns a Normal b Mirror-imaged Retrieving a pattern Realigning the pattern hPress or Stitch width keys UTILITY STITCHES 4 APPENDIX APPENDIX Stitch SettingsUtility stitches Left Stitch Settings Stitch Name Rick-rack stitch Decorative stitch Serpentine stitch Hem stitching Hem stitching Buttonhole stitch Walking Foot Presser FootTwin Needle Other stitches APPENDIX Left/Right Flipping 1 Pattern for making adjustment2 Use monogramming foot “N” when combined with other pattern Cleaning the race Care and MaintenanceCleaning the machine surface Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below Care and Maintenance Removing the needle plate Troubleshooting breaks TroubleshootingThe upper thread The lower thread is is incorrect skippedThe thread tension The fabric is the LCD Error messages Troubleshooting Operation beep Cancelling the operation beepNothing appears in the LCD For a correct operation One beep is sounded ePress Cancel/clear key or OK key Numerics Index Index utility decorative stitches English 885-V14 XE2408-0012 Printed in China