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Question posted by bosdfj on May 13th, 2014

Brother Se 400 Thread Gets Caught When Using Thread Cutter

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Users Manual - English - Page 12

... (page 46) Remove the flat bed attachment when sewing cylindrical pieces such as sleeve cuffs. k Thread cutter (page 56) Pass the threads through the thread cutter to raise and lower the presser foot . l Needle threader lever (page 35) Use the needle threader lever to use the sewing machine, etc. f Operation panel (page 13) Use the keys on the spool pin. i Operation...

Users Manual - English - Page 13

... stitching. e Main power switch (page 17) Use the main power switch to turn the sewing machine on the end of the foot controller cable into the bobbin case. f Foot controller jack (page 52) Insert the plug on and off. c Needle bar thread guide (page 34) Pass the upper thread through 13 while you (counterclockwise) to...

Users Manual - English - Page 14

... to "Using the thread cutter" (page 56). For details, refer to raise the needle before threading the needle. a Start/stop button Press the start/stop button to start or stop sewing. The machine sews at a slow speed at the beginning of the machine. For details, refer to easily perform various basic sewing machine operations. Note z Do not press the thread cutter button...

Users Manual - English - Page 15

... of setting upper thread / bobbin winding / setting bobbin thread / needle replacement / embroidery unit attachment / embroidery frame attachment / embroidery foot attachment / presser foot replacement. 13 For details, refer to get help on the LCD. d Next page key Displays the next page when there are items that are not displayed on using the sewing machine. f Utility stitch key...

Users Manual - English - Page 20

... message displayed on . GETTING READY LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation Selected stitch, pattern settings and messages are explained in "Selecting an embroidery pattern" (page 137). For details, refer to "Error messages" (page 159) for messages displayed on the right side of the sewing machine. Change the screen on the LCD using the keys on...

Users Manual - English - Page 21

Changes the thread color display on . Initial needle position Language Selects whether "1 Straight stitch (left)" or "3 Straight stitch (middle)" that is automatically selected when the machine is turned on the embroidery screen (page 133). Allows the language used in reverse highlighting are displayed (only for the embroidery and sewing machine. - is stopped. Memo z The item ...

Users Manual - English - Page 22

GETTING READY Turn on . X The LCD comes on the sewing machine. Press b panel. (Settings key) on the display Example: Changing the needle stop position X The setting screen appears. z Settings that are changed are complete, press d (Back key). Press the item to be set. c Switch the screen using (Previous page key) and (Next page key). •...

Users Manual - English - Page 24

..., and then insert the bobbin thread. Bobbin precautions Be sure to the machine. ● The included bobbin was 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 other models are used, the machine will not operate correctly. GETTING READY Winding/Installing the Bobbin This...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

.... 1 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft so b that the spool is not positioned so that best fits the size of thread for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the sewing machine. Slide the spool cap onto the spool pin and f return the spool pin to choose a spool cap that the...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

... it under the hook of thread onto the spool pin. Before sewing, refer to the front. c d a Spool net b Spool c Spool cap d Spool pin Pull the thread from the spool and pass the g thread under the i hook of the spool. c b a a Spool cap (small) b Spool (cross-wound thread) c Space z When using thread that the thread passes under the pretension disc...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... the foot controller is displayed on the foot controller. Otherwise, the sewing machine may wind around j the bobbin five or six times. l While using the cutter built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may bend or break when the bobbin thread starts to run out. a Speed controller Press (Start/stop button X The...

Users Manual - English - Page 28

... removing the screw. a a Start/stop button) once to the following procedure. If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed under the bobbin winder seat. Memo z When the sewing machine is started or the handwheel is plugged in injuries. ● Do not remove the screw of the bobbin winder presser If...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

... specifically for this sewing machine. Actual size 11.5 mm (7/16 inch) This model Other model Memo z The order that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 27 Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with your left , and c then remove the bobbin from other models are used, the machine will be passed...

Users Manual - English - Page 38

... needles can sew two parallel lines of any other needle may bend the needle or damage the machine. ● Never use the twin needle (part code: X59296-121). If a button is used with two different threads. GETTING READY ■ Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader) When using special thread, such as described below. Thread the machine to the needle...

Users Manual - English - Page 42

... is already installed when the sewing machine is even. CAUTION z The appropriate fabric, thread and needle combinations are shown in the table (page 39). a a a Flat surface 40 Before using the needle, place the flat side of the fabric or thread. ■ Embroidery needles Use a 75/11 home sewing machine needle. GETTING READY Memo z The lower the thread number is bent.

Users Manual - English - Page 51

... length and thread tension, refer to "Stitch Setting Chart" (page 70). Check that should be used appears on ...used , and get the a matching presser foot ready. • Refer to "Useful Functions" (page 61). d (Previous page key) displays the previous page, and (Next page key) displays the next page. z For details on the sewing machine. Selecting stitching Stitches are selected using...

Users Manual - English - Page 64

... reinforcement stitching. 62 a a Start/stop button) once. b • For details on the screen. 1 2a 4 3b X You get , and the sewing machine is set to "Selecting stitching" (page 49). b Start the machine again. Turn on . Press c on selecting a stitch, refer to automatically cut the threads at the end of the stitching. X The LCD comes on the...

Users Manual - English - Page 156

...http://solutions.brother.com]. Turn on it. Do not use the start/stop button, disconnect the foot controller. The bobbin winder shaft is on it . The needle is raised. Use the screwdriver...was pressed, even though the foot controller is used . The sewing machine does not operate. The start /stop button was not pressed. The upper thread tension is pulled too much. service center....

Instruction Manual/USB Connection - English and Spanish - Page 2

... is no guarantee that the product Product Name: Model Number: Brother Sewing Machine HE-240 /SE-400/LB-6800 This device complies with the limits for a Class ...equipment off and on a circuit different from that may cause undesired operation. This equipment generates, uses, and can be used in accordance with the limits for a Class B digital device. • Changes or modifications...

Instruction Manual/USB Connection - English and Spanish - Page 4

... than our original patterns, the thread or needle may break when sewing with the number of stitches, the number of colors and the number of Embroidery Data that created and saved in "Removable Disk" on Using the Computer to your embroidery machine. CAUTION ● When using our data design systems or sewing machines may cause the embroidery...