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Question posted by sancie3 on August 15th, 2011

Machine Will Not Pick Up Bottom Thread

please help my machine was working fine then it stopped picking up the bottom thread help

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

...around the embroidery machine needle. 11. Special care is not working properly, if it to persons. 1. Never operate this embroidery machine to break. 12. Replace bulb with any opening. 6. Never operate the embroidery machine with same type rated 2.4 watts. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock. 1. The embroidery machine should always be used as threading needle, changing...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... case and machine, and should never be sure to clean the case. If the problem persists, please consult your machine turns on the needle while sewing. Always be...embroidery machine. Do not touch the balance wheel, thread take-up, needle, or other parts ● A power failure occurs during use extension cords. 4. For a longer service life 1. Remember to keep your embroidery machine...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... 18 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 20 Fitting the embroidery frame to the machine 22 Removing the embroidery frame ...... 22 THREAD TENSION ADJUSTMENT....... 23 ADJUSTING THE LCD... size of characters and frame patterns 47 Changing thread density of the stitch on characters and some frame patterns ... 47 SEWING A BASIC EMBROIDERY PATTERN 48 Embroidering multi-color patterns ..... 48...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

...Face plate 6- Presser foot 9- Bobbin winding device 12- Carriage (Embroidery arm) 16 A- "START/STOP" BUTTON EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) 3 MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS B- CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE MACHINE KNOWLEDGE PRINCIPAL PARTS AND THEIR DESCRIPTION CHAPTER 1 4 6 5 C 7 8 31 2 15...

Users Manual - English - Page 7

...Power switch 1 ON 2 OFF 2 Memory card slot 4 CAUTION - When servicing the sewing machine, or when removing covers or changing lamps, the machine must be switched off and the plug removed from the socket-outlet. - If the ... blade wider than the other). When leaving the embroidery machine unattended, the main switch of electric shock, this plug is intended to install the proper outlet.

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... & DESIGNS" or "CARD" to return the embroidery arm to the spool before using special threads which wind quickly off the machine. An alternate method to return the embroidery arm to it's storage position would be to turn the machine off and then turn it on the machine while the embroidery frame is supplied as an accessory in...

Users Manual - English - Page 10

...Embroidery set (Regular) SA417 XA3727-001 2 Embroidery set (Large) SA418 XA3733-001 3 Embroidery set (Small) SA416 XA3730-001 4 Embroidery set (Extra-small) SA415 XA3713-001 5 Brother poly 40 color thread set SA740 X80928-100 6 Brother poly #90 bobbin thread EBT-PE... XA3791-001 WARNING Embroidery Cards purchased in foreign countries may not work with your machine. 7 EMBROIDERING USING...

Users Manual - English - Page 17

...sewing. 8. Holding the thread end, push the bobbin winder shaft to have several full bobbins on hand before start your project. Trim the excess thread from the inside. Press the "START/STOP... bobbin after the machine stops. * It is important to trim the thread close to the spoolend. 6. Wind the thread a few times around the bobbin and press the "START/STOP" button again. TROUBLESHOOTING...

Users Manual - English - Page 18

... through the channel toward the back, pulling the thread toward you which will cut off any excess. Embroidery can begin without pulling out the lower thread. 15 EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL)...the bobbin cover by pushing the bobbin release button to pull up the lower (bobbin) thread, it is located in place and pressing down lightly on page 6) EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

...Install the spool felt and the thread spool in that order, and then thread the upper thread. * Do not thread the thread onto bracket (A). * When sewing using the metallic thread, set thread tension control dial (B) to the thread tension system. CAUTION Always be threaded.) 2. Insert the extra spool pin into the hole on the machine. 1 1 "BASIC OPERATION" key 3 A * 1 2 4 EMBROIDERING...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

... much or too little tension will cause poor quality embroidery or your fabric to pucker. 1 Top surface of fabric 2 Reverse side of the total width. Increase the upper thread tension. 1 Top surface of fabric 2 Reverse side of different thread, fabric or stabilizer fabric. However, a sewing test should always be done to be loose. Correct...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE EMBROIDERING EMBROIDERY CHAPTER 2 1 1 "BASIC OPERATION" key 6 1 5 3 4 2 ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 1. Be sure to attach the spool felt as shown in the illustration. 1 Spool felt (See page 16 - 17) 2. Thread the upper thread ...

Users Manual - English - Page 30

... (OPTIONAL) Turn on . 5. Place the fabric in the embroidery frame and then attach the frame to the machine. (See page 20 - 22) 1 Carriage (embroidery arm) 2 Embroidery frame NOTE Do not push down position 4. Lower the presser foot lever and press the "START/STOP" button to move the embroidery frame under the presser foot if the presser...

Users Manual - English - Page 31

... sewing 5 - 6 stitches, stop sewing when it has completed all the stitching with the current thread color. ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) 28 Lower the presser foot and press the "START/STOP" button to start the machine. CONTENTS MACHINE...

Users Manual - English - Page 32

... KNOWLEDGE Embroidering advice Thread Embroidery thread #50 Needle Home sewing machine needle 75/11 * The recommended lower (bobbin) thread is #60 - #90 synthetic thread. * For thin and stretch fabrics which are difficult to embroider, attach the fabric to non-woven stabilizer fabric before embroidering. * If embroidering on a thick fabric ...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

... the character size: (Refer to page 47) To change the thread density: (Refer to page 47) To use the Help function: (Refer to page 54) 8 Touch this key to...you would like to use the Help function. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE Screen A 1 2 3 4 6 5 7 8 1 Touch this key to have the machine sew a reinforcement stitch and stop for the changing of three ...

Users Manual - English - Page 37

...embroidering starts, the machine will stop after the "k" is sewn so that you can change to a smaller size character. ijk * If all the characters from the first character selected. To continue the word or phrase change the thread. 34 EMBROIDERING ...display will not accept your next character if it exceeds the embroidery area. Example: If the characters "abcdefghijk" have been selected.

Users Manual - English - Page 42

... the memory cards, but in order. 1. After selecting the pattern, touch "XXXXX". 1 Time display key 2. After selecting the pattern, touch "THREAD COLOR". 1 "THREAD COLOR" key 2. The embroidering time will change the threads is not included. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE Displaying the embroidery time for one -point patterns 1 1 "BASIC OPERATION" key 1 If you touch...

Users Manual - English - Page 51

.... Lower the presser foot. 4. Trim any excess thread. Install the embroidery frame. (See page 20 - 22) 3. Raise the presser foot. 6. Replace the upper thread with the next color and press the "START/STOP" button. Press the "START/STOP" button to sew the pattern: the machine will stop automatically. (3) 4. Thread the first color. (See page 16 - 17) When the "START...

Users Manual - English - Page 69

...use only. CONTENTS One point mark embroidery pattern MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE 1...001 2...800 3...900 1...704 2...800 3...900 1...205 2...339 3...900 1...339 2...205 3...900 1...339 2...800 3...900 1...205 2...001 3...900 1...001 2...800 3...900 1...205 2...800 3...900 1...307 2...019 3...900 Order of sewing Embroidery thread color 1...307 2...800 3...900 1...001...