Probable Cause; The upper ; The lower - Page 144

Brother 885-S61 User Manual

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There are knots or tangles in the 
thread.

Remove any knots or tangles.

The upper 

thread breaks.

The selected needle is not 
appropriate for the thread being 
used.

Select a needle that is appropriate 
for the type of stitch being used.

page 33

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.

page 54

The thread is tangled, for example, 
in the shuttle.

Remove the tangle thread. If the 
thread is tangled in the shuttle, clean 
the shuttle.

page 135

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

page 34

The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

The area around the hole in the 
needle plate is scratched, or has a 
burr on it.

Replace the needle plate.
Contact your retailer or the nearest 
authorized service center.

The area around the hole in the 
presser foot is scratched, or has a 
burr on it.

Replace the presser foot.
Contact your retailer or the nearest 
authorized service center.

The shuttle is scratched, or has a 
burr on it.

Replace the shuttle.
Contact your retailer or the nearest 
authorized service center.

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.

page 18

The lower 

thread is tangled 

or breaks.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly 
installed.

Correctly install the bobbin thread.

page 22

The bobbin is scratched or does not 
rotate smoothly, or has a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin.

The thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread and 
clean the shuttle.

page 135

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.

page 18

The thread 

tension is 

incorrect.

The upper thread was not threaded 
correctly.

Correct the upper threading.

page 24

The bobbin thread is incorrectly 
installed.

Correctly install the bobbin thread.

page 22

The combination of fabric, thread 
and needle is not correct.

Select a thread and needle that are 
appropriate for the type of fabric 
being sewn.

page 33

The presser foot holder is incorrectly 
installed.

Correctly install the presser foot 
holder.

page 39

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper 
thread.

page 54

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.

page 18

Symptom

Probable Cause

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