Brother 882-T51 Operation Manual page 173

Symptom
The needle hits/touches the needle
plate.
The presser foot is set too high and not
correctly positioned.
The needle hits/touches the presser
foot.
Sliding surface on hook race is not
smooth. There are scratches or burrs on
it.
The needle breaks.
The hook is not correctly installed.
The hook stopper is not correctly
installed, the hook is making a
complete rotation.
A bobbin designed specifically for this
machine is not used.
The needle and the hook are not
correctly passing each other.
The thread density of the embroidery
data is too fine.
Three or more overlapping stitches are
being sewn.
Spool cap is set incorrectly.
Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound.
The needle is not correctly installed.
The needle is bent or blunt.
The area around the embroidery foot
hole is damaged.
The upper thread
breaks.
There are knots or tangles in the thread.
The upper thread tension is too high.
The bobbin case is damaged.
A bobbin designed specifically for this
machine is not used.
The needle set screw is loose.
Probable Cause
1 Needle
2 Hole in needle plate
3 Needle hits hole
1 Hook race area
1 Scratches/Burrs
Remedy
Replace or consult your nearest
authorized Brother dealer.
Consult your nearest authorized
Brother dealer.
Consult your nearest authorized
Brother dealer.
Consult your nearest authorized
Brother dealer.
Consult your nearest authorized
Brother dealer.
Use the correct bobbin.
Hook timing may be OFF. Consult your
nearest authorized Brother dealer.
Using a data design system, correct the
thread density and overstitching
settings in the embroidery data.
Check the method for attaching the
spool cap, then reattach the spool cap.
Use a correctly wound bobbin.
Correctly install the needle.
Replace the needle with a new one.
Replace the presser foot.
Consult your nearest authorized
Brother dealer.
Remove any knots or tangles.
Decrease the upper thread tension.
Replace the bobbin case with a new
one.
Use the correct bobbin.
Use the Allen screw driver to tighten
the needle set screw.
APPENDIX
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