Brother International Simplicity SB3129 Users Manual - English - Page 144
Symptom, Probable Cause, Remedy, Reference
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APPENDIX Symptom Probable Cause Remedy ▲ There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. The selected needle is not appropriate for the thread being used. Select a needle that is appropriate for the type of stitch being used. The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. The thread is tangled, for example, in the shuttle. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the shuttle, clean the shuttle. The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. The upper thread breaks. The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. The shuttle is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the shuttle. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. The lower thread is tangled or breaks. The bobbin is scratched or does not rotate smoothly, or has a burr on it. The thread is tangled. Replace the bobbin. Remove the tangled thread and clean the shuttle. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the bobbin thread. The thread tension is incorrect. The combination of fabric, thread and needle is not correct. The presser foot holder is incorrectly installed. Select a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric being sewn. Correctly install the presser foot holder. The thread tension is incorrect. Adjust the tension of the upper thread. A bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine. Reference - page 33 page 54 page 135 page 34 - - - page 18 page 22 - page 135 page 18 page 24 page 22 page 33 page 39 page 54 page 18 138