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Brother CS-8150 User's Guide

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APPENDIX 

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Troubleshooting

If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service.
If the problem persists, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom

Probable Cause

Remedy

Reference

The sewing 

machine does 

not operate.

The machine is not turned on.

Turn on the machine.

page 11

The start/stop button was not 

pressed.

Press the start/stop button.

page 51

The presser foot lever is raised.

Lower the presser foot lever.

page 50

The start/stop button was pressed, 

even though the foot controller is 

connected.

Do not use the start/stop button 

when the foot controller is con-

nected. To use the start/stop button, 

disconnect the foot controller.

page 51

The needle 

breaks.

The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

page 38

The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten 

the screw.

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

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 36

The presser foot that is used is not 

appropriate for the type of stitch that 

you wish to sew.

Attach the presser foot that is appro-

priate for the type of stitch that you 

wish to sew.

page 118

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

page 56

The fabric is pulled too much.

Lightly guide the fabric.

The spool is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the spool.

page 24

The area around the hole in the nee-

dle 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.

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