List Of Symptoms - Brother 885-U20 Operation Manual

List of symptoms

Symptom
The machine is not turned on.
The "Start/Stop" button was not
pressed.
The presser foot lever is raised.
The sewing
machine does
The "Start/Stop" button was pressed,
not operate.
even though the foot controller is
connected.
The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to
the right.
The needle is incorrectly installed.
The needle clamp screw is loose.
The needle is bent or blunt.
The combination of fabric, thread
and needle is not correct.
The presser foot that is used is not
appropriate for the type of stitch that
you wish to sew.
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.
The fabric is pulled too much.
The needle
breaks.
The spool is incorrectly installed.
The area around the hole in the
needle plate is scratched, or has a
burr on it.
The area around the hole in the
presser foot is scratched, or has a
burr on it.
The bobbin case is scratched, or has
a burr on it.
A bobbin designed specifically for
this machine is not used.
The upper thread was not threaded
correctly (for example, the spool is
not installed correctly, the spool cap
is too big for the spool being used, or
the thread has come out of the needle
bar thread guide).
The upper
thread breaks.
There are knots or tangles in the
thread.
The selected needle is not appropriate
for the thread being used.
The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.
Probable Cause Remedy
Turn on the machine.
Press the "Start/Stop" button.
Lower the presser foot lever.
Do not use the "Start/Stop" button
when the foot controller is
connected. To use the "Start/Stop"
button, disconnect the foot controller.
Move the bobbin winder shaft to the
left.
Correctly install the needle.
Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten
the screw.
Replace the needle.
Select a thread and needle that are
appropriate for the type of fabric
being sewn.
Attach the presser foot that is
appropriate for the type of stitch that
you wish to sew.
Lightly guide the fabric.
Correctly install the spool.
Replace the needle plate.
Contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized service center.
Replace the presser foot.
Contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized service center.
Replace the bobbin case.
Contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized service center.
Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin designed
specifically for this machine.
Correct the upper threading.
Remove any knots or tangles.
Select a needle that is appropriate
for the type of thread being used.
Reference
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