Brother International BE-1201B-AC Motor Locks - English - Page 2

Motor Locks - Causes and Solutions For Technical Assistance Please Call Toll Free 1-877-4BROTHER A buildup of thread is behind the moving knife o Remove needle plate and remove the thread build up behind the moving and fixed knife. This build up is causing the moving knife not to be able to complete its cycle Needle hitting presser foot o Adjust presser foot so that is aligned with the hole in the needle plate. o Replace bent presser foot and adjust presser foot height. o Replace bent needle. Needle hitting needle plate o Adjust the alignment of the needle plate. Rotate pulley to 150 degrees and see if needle goes through the middle of the hole in the needle plate. If not, loosen the two screws that hold on the plate and move the plate to align with needle and retighten screws. Turn pulley backwards to stop position (100 degrees). Needle hit the hoop while sewing o Loosen the needle holding setscrew of the needle that is stuck in the hoop. Rotate the pulley to bring the needle up. Remove hoop from machine and turn pulley back to stop position (100 degrees). Remove needle from hoop with pliers. Moving knife is not at proper position o Remove needle plate and check position of moving knife. If knife is out of position try manually moving it back into position with your fingers. Cycle the trimmer with the button on the keypad and recheck adjustment. Page 2 of 3