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aPress the “Needle Position” button to raise 
the needle.
bTurn the main power to OFF.
cRemove the needle and the presser foot 
holder (see pages 66 through 67).
dRemove the flat bed attachment or the 
embroidery unit if either is attached.
eGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, 
and then slide it toward you.
aNeedle plate cover
→ The needle plate cover is removed.
fGrasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
aBobbin case
gUse the cleaning brush or a vacuum...

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* Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case.
iInsert the tabs on the needle plate cover 
into the needle plate, and then slide the 
cover back on.
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin 
Case Area
The cutter below the needle plate should be 
cleaned. If dust or lint accumulate on the cutter, it 
will be difficult to cut the thread when the “Thread 
Cutter” button is pressed or the automatic thread 
cutting function is used. Clean the cutter when...

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dUse the screwdriver included with the 
machine to screw and attach the needle 
plate.
eInsert the tabs on the needle plate cover 
into the needle plate, and then slide the 
cover back on.
About the Maintenance Message
Once this message appears, it is recommended to 
take your machine to an authorized dealer or 
nearest authorized service center for a regular 
maintenance check. Although this message will 
disappear and the machine will continue to 
function once you...

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ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
Adjusting the Brightness of the 
Screen Display
If the screen is not looks very clear under certain 
situation, you can adjust the brightness of the 
screen display.
aPress .
→The Sewing settings screen appears.
bPress .
→The General settings screen appears.
cDisplay 4/8 (page 4 of 8) of the General 
settings screen.
dPress   or   to adjust the brightness of 
the screen display.
* The screen appears dim as the number on the 
settings screen decreases. The...

TROUBLESHOOTING
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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions 
suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer. Press   →   → 
 for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. Press   at any time to return to 
the original screen.
If you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. 
Visit us at “ http://solutions.brother.com ”.
If the...

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Bobbin thread breaks Bobbin is set incorrectly.Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 54
There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn’t 
rotate properly. Replace the bobbin.
54
Thread is twisted. Use scissors, etc. to cut the twisted thread 
and remove it from the race, etc. —
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine 
is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only 
use a bobbin designed specifically for this 
machine. 54
Bobbin thread does 
not wind neatly on the...

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Fabric does not feed 
through the machine Feed dogs are set in the down position. 
Press  , and then turn the handwheel to 
raise the feed dogs. 116
Stitches are too close together.  Lengthen the stitch length setting. 79
Wrong presser foot was used.  Use the correct presser foot.
“STITCH SETTING 
CHART”
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.  Replace the needle.  67
Thread is entangled.  Cut the entangled thread and remove it from 
the race.  —
Fabric puckers  There...

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Embroidery pattern 
does not sew out 
correctly Thread is twisted. 
Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted thread 
and remove it from the race, etc.  —
Fabric was not inserted into the frame correctly 
(fabric was loose, etc.).  If the fabric is not stretched tight in the frame, 
the pattern may turn out poorly or there may 
be shrinkage of the pattern. Set the fabric into 
the frame correctly.  203
Stabilizing material was not attached.  Always use stabilizing material, especially...

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 CAUTION
 This machine is equipped with a thread detection device. If the “Start/Stop” button is pushed before the upper threading is done, the machine will not operate properly. Also, depending on the pattern selected, 
the machine may feed the fabric even if the needle is raised. This is due to the needle bar release 
mechanism. At these times, the machine will make a sound different from what is made during normal 
sewing. This is not the sign of a malfunction. 
 If the...

ERROR MESSAGES
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ERROR MESSAGES
If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button 
is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an 
error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the 
message. 
Below is an explanation of error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you press   or do the 
operation correctly while the error message is...