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Question posted by wyemills on January 5th, 2013

Bobbin Alarm Does Not Sound When Using Downloaded Designs.

the machine is pulling the top thread down into the bobbin and ruining material.  two needles have been broken because of this.  why does bobbin running out alarm not work with downloaded designs

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Users Manual - English - Page 6

... the machine settings ...19 Checking machine operating procedures ...21 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 22 Bobbin precautions ...22 Winding the bobbin ...22 Installing the bobbin ...27 Upper Threading ...31 About the spool of thread ...31 Threading the upper thread ...32 Using the twin needle ...36 Replacing the Needle ...39 Needle precautions ...39 Selecting the needle depending on the thread and...
Users Manual - English - Page 12

... the machine. n Thread take-up lever (page 34) o Bobbin-winding thread guide and pretension disc (page 24) Pass the thread under this thread guide cover when winding the bobbin thread and threading the machine. Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions The names of the various parts of thread on this dial. Before using the sewing machine, carefully read these buttons to thread the needle.
Users Manual - English - Page 13

... needle to turn the sewing machine on the fabric as the sewing takes place. Attach the appropriate presser foot for sewing straight seams. e Needle plate cover (page 152) Remove the needle plate cover to thread the needle. h Drop feed lever (page 88) Use the drop feed lever to be exchanged. b Thread guide disk (page 34) Pass the thread through the needle bar thread guide. Needle...
Users Manual - English - Page 14

... have already been cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. Operation buttons The operation buttons help you to the machine's operation mode. When sewing is stopped, the needle is sewing. The button changes color according to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. The machine can not sew. c Reverse/reinforcement stitch button Press the reverse/reinforcement stitch...
Users Manual - English - Page 15

... to return to set the needle stop position, the buzzer sound, and more. Displays simple explanations of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement. 13 Touch the keys displayed on using the sewing machine. g Embroidery key Press this key...
Users Manual - English - Page 19

.... this plug is not sewing. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. Press the left side of the main power switch on the right side of the machine to "|"). Memo z When the machine is set it to turn the machine on , the needle and the feed dogs will make sound when they move...
Users Manual - English - Page 21

... below. Thread color/Time to the next page. 1 Attribute Needle position Stitch width control Thread color display Icon Details Settings Specifies where the needle is positioned when the sewing machine is the...Crystal Display) Operation 19 The stitch or machine attributes that is automatically selected when the machine is sounded with the sewing speed controller (page 58). is stopped....
Users Manual - English - Page 24

... Winding the bobbin Wind the thread around the bobbin to the machine. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. CAUTION ● Only use the Bobbin (part code: SA156, SFB (XA5539-151)) designed specifically for this sewing machine. b a c a Bobbin-winding thread guide b Bobbin winder shaft c Bobbin 22 Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of any...
Users Manual - English - Page 25

... of thread for the spool being used , the thread may be damaged. ● Three spool cap sizes are available, allowing you to the right as possible to choose a spool cap that the spool is inserted onto the spool pin. Slide the spool cap as far as shown, with the rounded side on the sewing machine.
Users Manual - English - Page 27

... sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. a CAUTION ● Be sure to run out. Make sure that the thread is wound without cutting the thread using your left hand to hold the thread that was passed through the guide k slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to pull the thread...
Users Manual - English - Page 28

... to the left, and then remove the bobbin from the foot controller. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is turned after winding the bobbin, the machine will not move. (Sewing is impossible.) Slide the sewing speed controller back to the right side, the needle will make a clicking sound; b a a Thread b Bobbin winder seat CAUTION ● Do not remove...
Users Manual - English - Page 29

... shown below. ● The included bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Use only the included bobbin or bobbins of the bobbin-winding thread guide correctly (page 24). e Note z Make sure that has been correctly wound with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be passed through the bobbin case is indicated by marks...
Users Manual - English - Page 120

... is purchased. Memo z A 75/11 needle is already installed when the sewing machine is not space, do not embroider the fabric. For details, refer to prepare The following is placed. z When embroidering on thin materials like towels. If embroidery is enough bobbin thread. CAUTION ● Since ball point needles (gold colored) are needles for embroidery. If there is...
Users Manual - English - Page 150

... (Start/stop button) to the previous screen. Press to return to stop the a sewing machine. Restart the embroidery. EMBROIDERY Thread runs out partway through a design When the upper thread or the bobbin thread runs out while sewing, the sewing machine stops. Memo z If the needle count is displayed. 148 For details, refer to display the following screen. Press (Back...
Users Manual - English - Page 156

... the type of stitch appropriate for this machine. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of fabric, thread and needle is not used is not Attach the presser foot that you need additional help, the Brother Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Use the screwdriver to sew. Do not use the start /stop button was pressed...
Users Manual - English - Page 157

..., the spool cap is too big for the thread being used . Loosen the upper thread tension. authorized service center. 5 The bobbin case is not used . Wind the thread that was pulled out was not threaded correctly. Select a needle that is appropriate for this machine is scratched, or has a burr on it . Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of the spool being...
Users Manual - English - Page 158

... install the bobbin thread. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for the type of fabric being sewn, the Shorten the stitch length or sew with stitch is wrinkled. Make sure that are appropriate for this machine. Adjust the tension of fabric, thread and needle is incorrect...
Users Manual - English - Page 159

... turned on . Remove the tangled thread. If the thread is damaged. clean the race. A bobbin designed specifically for the type of stitch that that you wish to sew. page 22 The thread does not pass through the eye of the upper thread. Press the needle position button. Press the needle position button. The machine is appropriate for example, in the...
Instruction Manual/USB Connection - English and Spanish - Page 4

... data other than that is too fine or when sewing three or more overlapping stitches. Check the preview and change the name of themes. CAUTION ● When using embroidery data other than our original patterns, the thread or needle may cause the embroidery machine to malfunction. ■ Where to its proprietary programs. All other brands...
Instruction Manual/USB Connection - English and Spanish - Page 7

...solutions.brother.com" for notification of the sewing machine's software. Memo z The embroidery pattern which is saved in the sewing machine will not sound when a key is completed. appears. Copy...machine. X The message "Saving the upgrade file. c Note z If an error occurred, an error message appears. An upgrade file for your sewing machine. Note z Be sure to download...

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