Brother 2034D, Manual

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Troubleshooting
This sewing machine is designed for trouble-free operation. However, the following chart indicates trouble which
may occur if basic adjustments are not made properly.
Trouble Cause Remedy
1. Does not feed Presser foot pressure too loose
Turn the pressure adjustment screw
clockwise to increase the presser foot
pressure.
2. Needles break
1. Needles bent, or needle tip
blunt
Replace with new needle.
2. Needles incorrectly installed
Install needles correctly.
(See page 8.)
3. Material pulled forcibly
Do not press or pull material too hard when
sewing.
3. Threads break
1. Improper threading
Thread correctly.
(See pages 17~27.)
2. Thread tangled
Check spool pin, thread holders, etc. and
remove tangled thread.
3. Thread tension too tight See pages 30~35, “Thread tension”.
4. Needles incorrectly installed
Install needles correctly.
(See page 8.)
5. Wrong needle used
Use correct needle
Schmetz 130/705H – suggested
4. Skipped stitches
1. Needle bent, or needle tip
blunt
Replace with new needle.
2. Needle incorrectly installed
Install needle correctly.
(See page 8.)
3. Wrong needle used
Use correct needle.
Schmetz 130/705H – suggested
4. Improper threading
Thread correctly.
(See pages 17~27.)
5. Presser foot pressure too
loose
Turn the pressure adjustment screw
clockwise to increase the presser foot
pressure.
5. Stitches are not
uniform
Thread tensions are not adjusted
properly
See pages 30~35, “Thread tension”.
6. Fabric is puckered
1. Thread tension too tight
Decrease thread tension when sewing
lightweight or fine material.
(See pages 30~35.)
2. Improper threading or thread
tangled
Thread correctly.
(See pages 17~27.)