296
The embroidery
pattern is misaligned.
The carriage moved while removing
embroidery frame.
The pattern may become misaligned if
the presser foot was hit or the carriage
was moved while replacing bobbin
thread, changing needle, or working
near embroidery frame.
Be careful when removing and
reattaching the embroidery frame while
replacing bobbin thread, changing
needle, or working near embroidery
frame.
If the carriage is moved, turn the
machine off, then on again. The correct
frame position at the time that the
machine was stopped is stored in the
machine’s memory, and the
embroidery frame is returned to the
correct position.
The design was not digitized correctly.
The design may need more pull
compensation or underlay to
accommodate stretchy or high-napped
fabrics.
The size of the
installed embroidery
frame is not correctly
detected.
The thumbscrews on the embroidery
frame holder are loose.
Use the included disc-shaped
screwdriver to firmly tighten the
thumbscrews.
p.30
The starting position
for the embroidery
frame is horizontally
misaligned.
The thumbscrews on the embroidery
frame holder are loose.
Use the included disc-shaped
screwdriver to firmly tighten the
thumbscrews.
p.30
There are loops in the
upper thread.
The upper thread tension is low.
After passing the upper thread through
the hole in the presser foot, pull the
thread by hand to check the thread
tension. If it is difficult to determine,
compare it with other needle bars
where looping does not occur.
p.125
The thread tension does not correspond
to the amount that the thread tension
knob was tightened.
If the thread tension cannot be
adjusted, thread wax and dust may
have collected in the upper or middle
thread guide plates, causing the thread
tension guide plates to rise. Clean the
thread tension guide plates.
p.287
Thread is not correctly threaded around
upper thread tension discs.
Clean upper thread tension disc.
Rethread and make sure tension disc
rotates when pulling on thread.
p.287
The thread quality is poor.
Try sewing with different thread. If the
problem no longer occurs after the
thread is changed, the thread quality is
the problem. Replace the thread with
one of good quality.
The machine is noisy.
Lint may be wound in the hook.
Clean the hook.
p.284
The upper thread is not threaded
correctly.
Check the thread path, and then thread
the upper thread again.
p.57
The hook is damaged.
Replace the hook.
Consult your nearest authorized
Brother dealer.
Not enough oil was applied.
Oil recommended parts.
p.288
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