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Problem
Nothing happens,
The screen has been locked.
even if the LCD
display is pressed
The LCD screen is
Condensation has formed on the LCD screen. After a while, the cloudiness will disappear.
fogged up.
Embroidery unit does
Embroidery unit is not attached correctly.
not operate.
Embroidery frame was attached before the
unit was initialized.
Pointer of the
With thick elastic fabric, the position will be
projector does not
misaligned only at raised parts in the fabric.
indicate the position
With fabric having a very uneven surface, the
correctly
position is not correctly aligned.
■ While embroidering
Problem
Machine does not
"Start/Stop" button was not pressed.
operate.
There is no pattern selected.
Embroidery foot is not lowered.
Needle breaks.
Needle is installed incorrectly.
Needle clamp screw is not tightened.
Needle is turned or bent.
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Wrong embroidery foot was used.
Upper thread tension is too tight.
Fabric is pulled during embroidering.
Spool cap is set incorrectly.
There are scratches around the opening in the
needle plate.
There are scratches around the opening in the
embroidery foot.
There are scratches on the bobbin case.
Needle is defective.
A bobbin designed specifically for this
machine is not used.
Upper threading is incorrect.
Bobbin is set incorrectly.
Embroidery foot is attached incorrectly.
Screw of the presser foot holder is loose.
Fabric is too thick.
Stabilizer is not attached to fabric being
embroidered.
Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound.
Cause
Press either of the following keys to unlock the
screen.
Reattach the embroidery unit correctly.
Remove the embroidery unit, and then perform
the initialization process correctly.
Manually adjust the position according to the
thickness of the fabric.
The pointer indication should be used only as
a reference.
Cause
Press the "Start/Stop" button.
Select a pattern.
Lower the embroidery foot.
Reinstall the needle correctly.
Tighten the needle clamp screw.
Replace the needle.
Refer to the "Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combinations" chart in the Operation Manual
(Sewing).
Use the recommended embroidery foot.
Adjust the thread tension.
Do not pull the fabric during embroidering.
Check the method for attaching the spool cap,
then reattach the spool cap.
Replace the needle plate, or consult your
authorized Brother dealer.
Replace the embroidery foot, or consult your
authorized Brother dealer.
Replace the bobbin case, or consult your
authorized Brother dealer.
Replace the needle.
Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only
use a bobbin designed specifically for this
machine.
Check the steps for threading the machine and
rethread the machine.
Reset the bobbin thread correctly.
Attach the embroidery foot correctly.
Securely tighten the screw of the presser foot.
Use fabric that the needle can pierce when the
handwheel is turned.
Attach stabilizer.
Use a correctly wound bobbin.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Solution
Solution
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