Brother Computerized Embroidery Machine, Operation Manual

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Embroidery not
neatly done .
The fabric is not fully stretched on
the embroidery frame. The fabric
is loose.
Stretch the fabric properly on the
embroidery frame.
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No stabilizer material is attached.
Always use stabilizer material for
embroidery with stretch fabrics, thin
fabrics, fabrics with a loose weave
and fabrics where stitches easily
contract.
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The thread is tangled and the
bobbin case, etc., is plugged up.
Remove the tangled thread. When
the bobbin case is plugged up, clean
the race.
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The thread tension is incorrect.
Adjust the tension of the upper
thread.
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Objects are placed near the
carriage or embroidery frame.
If the embroidery unit carriage or
embroidery frame bumps into objects,
the pattern will be misaligned. Do not
place objects within the range of
embroidery frame motion.
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Material coming out of the
embroidery frame is causing
problems.
Stretch the fabric on the frame once
again so that the material coming out
of the embroidery frame does not
cause problems, rotate the pattern
and embroider.
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When embroidering on a heavy
fabric, the fabric is hanging off the
table.
If embroidery is done with the fabric
hanging off the table, the embroidery
unit movement will be impaired.
Support the fabric while embroidering.
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The fabric is catching. It is
pinched. Stop the machine and set up the
fabric correctly.
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The carriage was moved while the
embroidery frame was being
removed or attached during
embroidery. If the carriage is moved during the
process, the pattern may be misaligned.
Be careful when removing or
attaching the embroidery frame.
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Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference
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