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Question posted by jpickrel on March 7th, 2013

Why Is My Top Thread Getting Wrapped Around My Bobbin Thread And Tangling Up?

I feel like I have done everything right but I tried to use the machine for the first time and this happened twice soon after it started. I was using tery cloth with a stabilizer on the back.

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Users Manual - English - Page 2

... any adjustments in this manual. 3. Return the embroidery machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for household use outdoors. 7. Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, and the like. 15. Replace bulb with any opening. 6. Use this embroidery machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if...

Users Manual - English - Page 3

...on plug. BE SURE to the mains supply. In the event of replacing the plug fuse, use plugs with the letter 'N' or coloured black or blue. The wire which is marked with the... ~ , 50 Hz only) DO NOT cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted. If your embroidery machine is too short to the terminal which is marked with the following . carrying the mark, rating as originally...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... needle while sewing. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Do not use ● Maintaining the machine ● Leaving the machine unattended. 3. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be sure to turn off the main power switch when inserting and removing the embroidery card. PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR EMBROIDERY MACHINE For...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... USE THE LANGUAGE SELECTION KEY 11 How to clear the language selection 12 BOBBIN WINDING AND INSTALLATION 13 Setting the bobbin 15 UPPER THREADING 16 Auto needle threading device 17 PREPARATION BEFORE EMBROIDERING 18 Attaching stabilizer material 18 Embroidering different types of fabric 18 Setting the fabric in the embroidery frame 20 Fitting the embroidery frame to the machine...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... 16- "START/STOP" BUTTON EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) 3 Presser foot lever 7- MAIN POWER SWITCH AND CONNECTORS B- Spool cap 3- Needle plate 11- LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) 15- Bobbin winding guide 4- Balance wheel 14- Carriage (Embroidery arm) 16 A- Bobbin winding device 12- Handle 2- CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE...

Users Manual - English - Page 7

... SWITCH AND CONNECTORS 2 EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 1 1 Power switch 1 ON 2 OFF 2 Memory card slot 4 CAUTION - For U.S.A. To reduce the risk of the machine must have the plug removed from the socket-outlet. - When leaving the embroidery machine unattended, the main switch of electric shock, this plug is...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) "START/STOP" BUTTON 1 Press this button to start the machine, and then press it once more to stop the machine. * The machine will operate at low speed while the button is being pressed and then speed up when the button is a useful key to use this embroidery machine. 5 "MODIFY & ADVISE" KEY Use...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

... 6 Bobbins (4 pcs) 7 Spool cap (Small) 8 Spool cap (Large) 9 Embroidery sheet (Regular) 10 Embroidery frame (Regular) 11 Machine cover (soft type)* 12 Extra spool pin** 13 Net*** 14 Machine cover****... When placing the machine cover on the machine while the embroidery frame is supplied as metallic thread. *** If using special threads which wind quickly off the thread spool, attach a ...

Users Manual - English - Page 10

...Parts Name Parts Code U.S.A. Others 1 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 X80919-001 7 Backing material (Stabilizer material) SA517 X80914-001 Memory card...

Users Manual - English - Page 18

... shown on the right end to snap in place. * There is done automatically. Embroidery can begin without pulling out the lower thread. 15 EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) TROUBLESHOOTING PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) 12 4. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE Setting the bobbin 1 2 The bobbin cover is located...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

...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 "0" position. * When setting the thread spool, set it comes off from the front of the machine. 2. CAUTION Always be threaded.) 2. Lower the presser foot. 5. Thread the needle using metallic thread, we recommend that you start...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

... 2 Pins 2. Align the two pins on the embroidery frame with the mounting pins on the right side and the fabric right side up . 1 Release lever 22 PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Fitting the...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

... 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. Thread the upper thread following the solidline and numerical sequence marked on your machine. Thread the lower (bobbin) thread. (See page 15...

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 with stabilizer (see page 18), it is recommended...

Users Manual - English - Page 41

...or if you would like to display the color name if "THREAD COLOR" is not displayed on the screen.) 6 Touch this ...use the Help function. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE Screen A 2 3 4 5 1 6 7 8 1 This indicates the order of the color currently being sewn will be displayed. 8 Touch this key to display the total time required for embroidering the pattern and the time...

Users Manual - English - Page 58

.... * If the machine stopped because the upper thread ran out, the upper thread may be tangled on the reverse side of the thread. 3. Follow the same procedure as for this happens do the following. 1. Lower the presser foot lever and press the "START/STOP" button to just before the position where the thread broke or the bobbin ran out...

Users Manual - English - Page 63

... pattern embroidering has already began. 60 PATTERNS EMBROIDERING USING A SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A EXTRA-SMALL FRAME (OPTIONAL) EMBROIDERING USING A LARGE FRAME (OPTIONAL) This message is displayed when the "START/STOP" button is turned on. This message is displayed when you are trying to move the embroidery frame while the needle is in the down position...

Users Manual - English - Page 65

... service center. The upper thread is too strong. 1. The upper thread tension is tangled. 1. Thin or stretch fabric is being used with the designated upper per embroidery thread is being used . Place the fabric in the embroidery frame incorrectly. 4. Replace with the designated lower lower embroidery thread is being used . 4. no stabilizer fabric attached. 1. TROUBLESHOOTING...

Users Manual - English - Page 66

... the bobbin thread through the inner rotary hook. 3. Place the fabric in the embroidery frame incorrectly. 1. Threads other than the designated 3. being used . 5. CONTENTS MACHINE KNOWLEDGE EMBROIDERING MAINTENANCE ERROR MESSAGE TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Probable cause Remedy 5. Increase the upper thread tension using the upper thread tension dial. 2. Attach stabilizer...

Users Manual - English - Page 67

.... 4. Refer to page 54, using the "HELP" function to get back to the proper needle. The presser foot is in . The needle is off, plug the unit in the off . Remove the thread scraps and dust with a thread breakage sensor. Press the "START/STOP" button. 2. Damage may occur if the machine is on when the power...