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Para ayuda, o para encontrar la dirección del Centro de servicio más cercano, llame a: 877-Brother (276-8437).
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Solution Center |
Quick Reference Guide |
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To eliminate unnecessary repairs, listed below are common problems and possible |
Knowing Your Sewing Machine |
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Needle clamp screw is loose |
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Bent needle is being used |
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Upper threading is not correct |
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Upper thread tension is set too tight/high |
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Needle and/or thread for fabric being sewn is not correct |
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Material pulled and/or moved excessively during sewing |
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Upper Thread Breaks |
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Upper thread is not correct |
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Upper thread tension is set too high/tight |
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Upper thread is too large for the needle eye |
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Lower Thread Breaks |
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Lower thread may be entangled in shuttle |
1 Pattern Selection Dial |
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7 Presser Foot Holder Assembly |
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Lower thread tension is set too tight/high |
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Choose from 10 different stitches |
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8 Presser Foot Screw |
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Lower threading is not correct |
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2 Buttonhole Fine-Adjusting Screw |
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9 Presser Foot (Zigzag) |
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Loops on Top or Bottom of Fabric Form During Sewing |
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buttonhole do not appear uniform |
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A Shuttle Hook |
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Upper or lower thread tension not set correctly |
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3 Thread Take-up Lever |
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B Bobbin Case |
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Upper threading is not correct |
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Guide thread through the lever from right to left |
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C Feed Dogs |
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Incorrect bobbin being used |
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4 Flat Bed Attachment with Accessory |
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D Needle |
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Material Tends to Pucker During Sewing |
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E Needle Clamp Screw |
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For easy storage of included accessories |
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F Shuttle Cover |
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Upper or lower thread tension is set too high/tight |
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5 Upper Tension Control Dial |
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Upper threading is not correct |
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This controls the tension of the upper thread |
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Thread may be caught or is catching on something |
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6 Reverse Sewing Lever |
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Lower thread is unevenly wound on bobbin |
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To sew in reverse |
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Incorrect bobbin being used |
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Needle is not sharp and/or straight |
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H Spool Pin |
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Needle is inserted incorrectly |
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Needle and/or thread for fabric being sewn is not correct |
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Upper threading is not correct |
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Lint and/or debris caught on underside of needle plate |
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J Handwheel |
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Machine Runs Slow and/or Noisy |
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Use for lower threading |
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K Foot Controller Jack |
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Machine may require cleaning or lubrication |
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Insert plug in jack to operate foot controller |
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Lint and/or debris may be caught in the shuttle and/or feed dog assemblies |
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Use a small pair of scissors to remove thread |
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Turns your machine/sewing light on |
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N Built-in Handle |
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Ideal for easy and efficient transporting |
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Brother International Corporation recommends the use of genuine parts and supplies and proper maintenance |
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O Thread Guide/Bobbin Winding Pre-tension |
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to keep your product running smoothly. Many of our resellers carry genuine Brother parts, accessories and |
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supplies. If you are unable to locate these items, please visit us online at |
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Used when winding the bobbin and then |
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www.brothermall.com. |
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threading the machine |
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Toll Free Phone 877-276-8437 |
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