Brother 888-X64 Operation Manual page 44

APPfNDIX
Possible cause How to put it right
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The needle is benl o r blunt Replace the needle.
8
The needle is incorrectly installed . Correctly install the needle.
8
The area around the hole in the needle
Replace the needle plate.
plate or the presser fool is scratched.
Contacl your retailer or the nearest
The ugper
authorized Brother Service Center.
threa
breaks.
The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr
Replace the bobbin case.
on it
Contacl your retailer or the nearest
authorized Brother Service Center.
You have not used a bobbin that has been
Use a bobbin that has been designed for
13
designed for this machine.
this machine.
You have not wound the bobbin thread
Wind the bobbin thread properly.
13
properly.
The bobbin is scratched or does not turn
Replace the bobbin.
The lower
smoothly.
thread
is
Remove the tangled thread and clean
tangled or
The thread is tangled. 40
breaks.
the race.
You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that has been designed for
13
designed for this machine.
this machine.
Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly.
15
You have not threaded the upper thread
properly.
Correct the upper threading.
17
You have not wound the bobbin thread
Wind the bobbin thread properly. 13
properly.
You have not threaded the right
Choose a thread and needle that are
combination of thread and needle for the
appropriate for the type of fabric.
22
The thread
fabric you are using.
tension is
incorrect.
You have not attached the presser foot
Attach the presser foot holder properly.
ho lder properly.
The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread .
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You have not used a bobbin that has been
Use a bobbin that has been designed
13
designed for this machine.
for this machine.
Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly.
15
You have not threaded the upper thread
properly or fitted the bobbin properly.
Thread the upper thread and w ind the
bobbin thread properly.
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You have not fitted the spool properly. Fit the spool properly.
17
You have not used the right
Choose a thread and needle that are
combination of fabric, thread and
appropriate for the type of fabric.
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needle.
The fa bric is
The needle is benl or blunl. Replace the needle.
8
wrinkled.
If th in fabrics are being sewn, the fabric is Sew with stabilizer material under the
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not being fed correctly. fabric.
The presser foot you are using is nol
appropriate for the type o f stitch that you
Attach the presser foot thal is correct
for the type of stitch that you want to 35
w ant to sew. sew.
The thread tension is incorrect Adjust the tension of the upper thread.
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