Brother International Innov-ís 2800D Users Manual - English - Page 201

TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Cause Solution Page High-pitched sound while Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. Remove the dust or lint. 194 sewing Pieces of thread are caught in the race (bobbin Clean the race (bobbin case). 194 case). The upper threading is incorrect. Check the procedure for threading the machine 29 and rethread it correctly. There are scratches on the race (bobbin case). Replace the race (bobbin case), or consult your − authorized dealer. Cannot thread the needle The needle is not in the correct position. Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the 11 needle. The threading hook does not pass through the Press the "Needle Position" button to raise the 11 eye of the needle. needle. The needle is installed incorrectly. Reinstall the needle correctly. 35 Thread tension is incorrect The upper threading is incorrect. Check the procedure for threading the machine 29 and rethread it correctly. Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. 27 The thread or needle is not suitable for the type Check the table of fabric, thread and needle 37 of fabric being sewn. combinations, and select the appropriate combination. The presser foot holder is not attached Reattach the presser foot holder correctly. 68 correctly. The thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 45 Character pattern does not The wrong presser foot was used. Attach the correct presser foot. 211 sew out correctly Pattern adjustment settings were set incorrectly. Correct the pattern adjustment settings. 98 A stabilizer material was not used on lightweight Attach a stabilizer material. 129 fabrics or stretch fabrics. The thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 45 Embroidery pattern does The thread is tangled. not sew out correctly Use scissors, etc., to cut the tangled thread and − remove it from the race (bobbin case), etc. The fabric is incorrectly hooped in the embroidery If the fabric is not stretched tight in the frame, the 131 frame (fabric was loose, etc.). pattern may be sewn incorrectly or there may be shrinkage of the pattern. Hoop the fabric correctly in the frame. A stabilizer material was not attached. Always use stabilizer material, especially with 129 stretch fabrics, lightweight fabrics, fabrics with a coarse weave, or fabrics that often cause pattern shrinkage. Contact your authorized dealer for the proper stabilizer. There was an object placed near the machine, If the frame bumps something during sewing, the − and the carriage or embroidery frame hit the pattern will turn out poorly. Do not place anything object during sewing. in the area where the frame may bump it during sewing. Fabric outside of the frame edges interferes with Rehoop the fabric in the embroidery frame so 131 the sewing arm, so the embroidery unit cannot that excess fabric is away from the sewing arm, move. and rotate the pattern 180 degrees. The fabric is too heavy, so the embroidery unit Place a thick book or similar object under the arm − cannot move freely. head to lightly lift the heavy side and keep it level. Fabric is hanging off the table. If fabric is hanging off the table while 141 embroidering, the embroidery unit will not move freely. Position the fabric so that it does not hang 8 off the table or hold the fabric to keep it from dragging. Appendix The fabric is snagged or caught on something. Stop the machine, and then correctly position the − fabric so that it does not get caught or snagged. Embroidery frame was removed during sewing If the presser foot is bumped or the embroidery 145 (for example, to reset the bobbin). The presser unit is moved during sewing, the pattern will not foot was bumped or moved while removing or turn out correctly. Be careful when removing or attaching the embroidery frame, or the reattaching the embroidery frame during sewing. embroidery unit was moved. Loops appear on the surface of the fabric when embroidering The thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension. The tension of the upper thread is incorrectly set Use the embroidery needle plate cover. for the combination of the fabric, thread and pattern being used. 149 - 150 141 The combination of the bobbin case and bobbin Change the bobbin case or bobbin thread so that 141 thread is incorrect. the correct combination is used. 199