This machine comes equipped with an upper thread sensor to prevent the machine from; turning on if not properly threaded. If the machine doesn't start, check to see if the; machine is threaded properly before worrying that something might be wrong.- Page 105

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Contents

Setting Up

Basic Sewing

Machine

Operation

Utility Stitches

Embroidering

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Error

Messages

Sewing Chart

Patterns

(Programmed

in Machine)

Patterns

(Memory Card)

Note
*

This machine comes equipped with an upper thread sensor to prevent the machine from
turning on if not properly threaded.  If the machine doesn't start, check to see if the
machine is threaded properly before worrying that something might be wrong.

*

If the power shuts off by itself while sewing:
Turn sewing machine off and unplug it.
Start the sewing machine again according to directions.

If you have gone through the troubleshooting tips and are still unable to find the source of the problem,

please take your machine back to the place of purchase or your nearest Brother dealer for repairs.

Needle breaks

Needle is not correctly 
inserted.

Set needle properly.

Machine does 

not start

“START/STOP” button is 
not pressed.

Press “START/STOP” 
button.

Embroidery unit 

does not work

Main power switch is in 
the off position.

Turn the power on.

LCD touch screen 

is hard to read

LCD contrast is not 
correct.

Adjust the LCD contrast.

P.34

P.23

P.12

P.13

NO

NO

NO

Correct needle is not 
used.

Change to proper needle.

Main power switch is in 
the off position.

Turn the power on.

Embroidery unit is not 
correctly connected to 
the machine.

Connect embroidery unit 
properly to the machine.

P.34

P.12

P.63

NO

NO

NO

Memory card is not 
inserted.

Turn off the power then 
insert the memory card.

P.65

NO

Check error messages

NO

Presser foot is not 
lowered.

Lower the presser foot.

P.21

P.103~105

P.103~105

NO

Check error messages.

NO

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

Check the “RELATED CHART 
OF SEWING FABRICS, 
THREAD AND NEEDLE” .

P.35

NO

The fabric is pulled too 
much.

Sew without pulling but 
just guide the fabric.

NO

Incorrect foot being used.
Stitch is too wide for foot 
being used.

Narrow stitch or chante 
foot.

NO

NO