Brother International XR1300 Users Manual - English - Page 105

Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Reference The upper thread was not threaded correctly (for example, the spool is not installed correctly, the spool cap is too big for the spool being used, or the thread has come out of the needle Correct the upper threading. Use the spool cap that best fits the size of the spool being used. bar thread guide.) page 23 There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. - The needle is not appropriate for the Choose a needle that is appropriate thread you are using. for the type of stitch. page 29 The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 41 The upper thread The thread is tangled, for example, in the race. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the race, clean the race. breaks. The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 89, 93 page 30 The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 30 The area around the hole in the needle plate is scratched. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - 4 The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched. Replace the presser foot. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - The bobbin case is scratched, or has a burr on it. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorised service center. - You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. page 15 You have not wound the bobbin thread properly. Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 15 The bobbin is scratched or does not turn smoothly. The lower thread is tangled or The thread is tangled. breaks. You have not used a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. Replace the bobbin. Remove the tangled thread and clean the race. Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only use a bobbin that has been designed for this machine. - page 89, 93 page 15 Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 20, 21 You have not threaded the upper thread properly or fitted the bobbin properly. Thread the upper thread and wind the bobbin thread properly. page 20, 21, 23 The spool or spool cap is incorrectly Correctly install the spool or spool installed. cap. page 24 The fabric is wrinkled. You have not used the right combination of fabric, thread and needle. The needle is bent or blunt. Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate for the type of fabric. Replace the needle. page 29 page 30 If thin fabrics are being sewn, the stitch is too long or the fabric is not being fed correctly. Sew with the stabilizer material under the fabric. page 44 If thin fabrics are being sewn, the stitch is too coarse. Shorten the stitch length, or sew with stabilizer material under the fabric. page 38, 44 103