Brother International Innov-is XJ2 Operation Manual - Page 188

TROUBLESHOOTING g Remove dogs. any threads in the race and around the feed * Refer to step h on page 182. 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race ba h Insert plate. the bobbin case and then attach the needle * Refer to steps i through k on page 182. e Correctly thread the machine. * For details on the machine, refer to "UPPER THREADING" on page 36. Note • The thread may have become tangled as a result of incorrect upper threading. Make sure that the machine is correctly threaded. f Perform trial sewing with normal fabric. Note • Incorrect sewing may be the result of incorrect upper threading or sewing thin fabrics. If there are poor results from the trial sewing, check the upper threading or the type of fabric being used. i Check the condition of the needle, and then install it. If the needle is in a poor condition, for example, if it is bent, be sure to install a new needle. * Refer to "CHANGING THE NEEDLE" on page 42.  Checking Machine Operations If the needle plate has been removed, check machine operations to confirm that installation has been completed correctly. a Turn on the machine. b Select Straight stitch (Middle). Note • Do not yet install the presser foot and thread. If the Thread Becomes Tangled Under the Bobbin Winder Seat If the bobbin winding starts when the thread is not passed through the pretension disk correctly, the thread may become tangled beneath the bobbin winder seat. Wind off the thread according to the following procedure. 1 Thread 2 Bobbin winder seat ab CAUTION • Do not remove the bobbin winder seat even if the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat. The cutter in the bobbin winder seat may cause injury. c Slowly turn the handwheel toward (counterclockwise), and look from you all sides to check that the needle falls at the center of the opening in the needle plate. 1 Opening in the needle plate a 2 Handwheel b a Touch to stop the bobbin winding. b Cut the thread with scissors near the pretension disk. a If the needle or feed dogs contact the needle plate, the machine may be malfunctioning; therefore, contact your authorized Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. d Turn off the machine, presser foot. and then install the bobbin and Never use a scratched or damaged presser foot. Otherwise, the needle may break, or sewing performance may suffer. * Refer to "Setting the Bobbin" on page 34 and "CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT" on page 45. 1 Pretension disk 186