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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 button was pressed if the foot controller

Lower the presser foot lever before

 

 

is not connected) and the reverse/

 

 

continuing the operation.

 

 

reinforcement stitch button was pressed while

 

 

 

 

 

the presser foot is raised.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A stitch other than the buttonhole or bar tack

 

 

 

stitch was selected and the foot controller

Raise the buttonhole lever before

 

 

was pressed (or the start/stop button was

 

 

continuing the operation.

 

 

pressed if the foot controller is not connected)

 

 

 

 

 

while the buttonhole lever is lowered.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The buttonhole or bar tack stitch was selected

 

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and the foot controller was pressed (or the

Lower the buttonhole lever before

 

start/stop button was pressed if the foot

 

controller is not connected) while the

continuing the operation.

 

 

 

 

 

buttonhole lever is raised.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The reverse/reinforcement stitch button or

Move the bobbin winder shaft to the

 

 

needle position button was pressed while the

 

 

left before continuing the operation.

 

 

bobbin winder shaft is moved to the right.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The start/stop button was pressed while the

Disconnect the foot controller, and

 

 

then press the start/stop button.

 

 

foot controller was connected.

Otherwise, operate the machine by

 

 

 

using the foot controller.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Clean the race to remove the tangled

 

 

The motor locked up because the thread is

thread (p.84). After cleaning the race,

 

 

insert the bobbin case properly. If the

 

 

tangled.

needle is bent or broken, replace the

 

 

 

needle. Then, thread the upper thread

 

 

 

properly, and continue the operation.

 

 

 

 

 

Note

●If error message “F1” through “F9” 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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