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Question posted by lkordewick on October 19th, 2012

Upper Thread Tangled

The upper thread is tangling on the underside of my fabric. Bobbin thread and needle thread are not making a stitch.

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Users Manual - English - Page 3

... the spool pin. 4 Thread guide for bobbin winding Pass the thread around this thread guide when winding the bobbin thread. 5 Upper cover Open the upper cover to place the spool of thread on the spool pin. 6 Bobbin winder Use the bobbin winder when winding the bobbin. 7 Operation panel Select a stitch from those that appear in the accessory compartment of the sewing machine and their functions...

Users Manual - English - Page 4

... UTILITY STITCHES Names of Machine Parts and Their Functions Needle and presser foot section 1 2 3 Right-side/rear view 1 2 3 4 4 8 76 5 1 Buttonhole lever Lower the buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes and bar tacks. 2 Thread guide discs Pass the thread through the thread guide discs when using the needle threader to thread the needle. 3 Needle bar thread hook Pass the upper thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 5

... the thread cutter button after the threads have already been cut both the upper and the bobbin threads. For details, refer to cut , otherwise the needle may break, the threads may occur. The button lights up in the fabric. For details, refer to "Securing the stitching" (page 51). 3 Needle position button Press the needle position button to the machine may become tangled or...

Users Manual - English - Page 6

... the LCD. Simple descriptions on the front at the right of the sewing machine, consists of the most often used stitches. CONTENTS Operation panel The operation panel, located on threading the upper thread, installing the bobbin, winding the bobbin and replacing the presser foot can be displayed. 3 Stitch selection key Press this key to select the desired type of...

Users Manual - English - Page 8

... front of the stitching. (page 58) 3 One-touch lower threading You can start sewing without pulling up the bobbin thread. (page 22) 4 Simple bobbin-winding The bobbin can quickly and easily be wound with a simple operation. (page 24) 2 Automatic thread-cutting The sewing machine can be set to automatically cut the thread at the end of the sewing machine, the upper thread can quickly be...

Users Manual - English - Page 9

...Machine Settings 14 Changing the settings ...14 Changing the needle stop position ...16 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD ...16 Changing the screen language ...17 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 18 Bobbin precautions ...18 Winding the bobbin ...18 Installing the bobbin ...22 Upper Threading ...24 Threading the upper thread ...24 Threading the needle ...27 Using the twin needle ...28 Using thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 19

... screen, 6 press (OK key). X The sewing machine help key) in the LCD. Press (sewing machine help screen appears. To display the next screen, press . CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Checking machine operating procedures Simple descriptions on replacing the presser foot, threading the upper thread, winding the bobbin and installing the bobbin can be displayed in the...

Users Manual - English - Page 25

... of the spool. Lift open the upper cover. 2 Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft 3 so that the spring on the spool pin when the sewing machine is purchased. 1 2 APPENDIX Remove the spool cap that is not positioned so that is slightly larger than the diameter of thread for the bobbin onto 6 the spool pin. Slide...

Users Manual - English - Page 27

... built into the slit in the bobbin winder seat, the thread may become tangled in the bobbin or the needle may break or the thread tension will be fast). X The sewing machine stops. this is full. g Remove the bobbin from the shaft. Use scissors to run out. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin thread that the speed will make a clicking sound; APPENDIX INDEX Winding...

Users Manual - English - Page 30

... CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX CAUTION ● When threading the upper thread, carefully follow the instructions. Be sure to thread the machine as indicated. Raise the presser foot lever. 2 1 1 Presser foot lever X The presser foot is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break. GETTING READY Upper Threading In this section...

Users Manual - English - Page 31

... the cap and the spool. 1 2 3 1 Spool 2 Gap 3 Spool cap (small) Upper Threading 25 APPENDIX INDEX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES 1 1 Needle position button • If the needle is not correctly raised, the sewing machine cannot be threaded correctly. Check that the mark on balance wheel Lift open the upper cover. 4 • Three spool cap sizes are available (large...

Users Manual - English - Page 34

... 5 cm (2 inch) of thread toward the rear of the machine. 1 1 5 cm (2 inch) X The lower threading is finished. Note ● If the needle is installed, the needle threader cannot be sewn with two different threads. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Raise the presser foot lever, pass the thread 7 through a of "Threading the upper thread" (page 24). Now...

Users Manual - English - Page 35

...from the front. Thread the upper thread in the same way that it with the twin needle. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES APPENDIX 1 Bobbin winder shaft Swing down the spool pin so that it is horizontal. 5 Place the upper thread spool for the left needle with the twin needle, the sewing machine may be damaged. Pass the thread through the 8 needle bar thread hook, manually...

Users Manual - English - Page 55

... its jack on this machine model NX-400/PC-420. Once you are ready to start sewing, you are finished sewing, raise the 4 needle, and then cut the threads. • For details, refer to hold the start the sewing machine. operation button (start /stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a faster speed. 1 1 Sewing speed controller Press...

Users Manual - English - Page 59

... if there is no fabric under the presser foot or while the machine is sewing, otherwise damage to the machine may occur. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Cutting the thread When you have already been cut, otherwise the needle may break, the threads may become tangled or damage to the machine may occur. 1 Needle position button X The needle is raised. When...

Users Manual - English - Page 79

... needle hits the presser foot, the needle may bend or break. APPENDIX INDEX Overcasting Stitches 73 CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Raise the presser foot lever to "Selecting stitching" (page 68). Pass the upper thread under the side cutter, 7 and then pull it by removing any lint or dust. ● If the side cutter can cut fabric...

Users Manual - English - Page 144

... combination of stitch being used , or the thread has come out of fabric being used . page 33 page 54 page 135 page 34 - - - for this machine is not correct. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Correctly install the bobbin thread. Remove the tangled thread and clean the shuttle. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Remove any knots or tangles. The needle is...

Users Manual - English - Page 145

... of fabric, thread and needle is incorrectly installed. The needle is wrinkled. Remove the tangle thread. Shorten the stitch length or sew with stabilizer material under the needle plate or in the shuttle. A bobbin designed specifically for the type of fabric being sewn, the stitch is not appropriate for this machine. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. Stitches are appropriate...

Accessory Catalog - Page 2

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Accessory Catalog - Page 9

.... Conveniently placed ruler for large quilting and sewing projects. Available with a new Bobbin Clip mechanism that keeps thread from unwinding. The Free-Motion Grip gives you turn your machine to -thread cassette system. Thread Cassette Wide Tables Brother General Sewing Accessories 16 Thread Cassette For sewing machines with easy-to finish embroidering with an easy...