Brother International CP2160P Operation Manual - Page 25
Frequent troubleshooting topics, Upper thread tightened up, Tangled thread on wrong side of, fabric
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5 Insert the bobbin case so that the and marks align. Topic Upper thread tightened up Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric Incorrect thread tension Fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed If the thread becomes tangled under the bobbin winder seat ★ Page 25 25 26 26 28 CAUTION • Never use a bobbin case that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may suffer. For a new bobbin case, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. • Make sure that you fit the bobbin case properly, otherwise the needle may break. 6 Attach the needle plate, and then tighten the screws. Troubleshooting If the machine stops operating correctly, check the following possible problems before requesting service. You can solve most problems by yourself. If you need additional help, the Brother support website offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at " http:// s.brother/cpkag/ " . If the problem persists, contact your Brother dealer or the nearest Brother authorized service center. Frequent troubleshooting topics Detailed causes and remedies for common troubleshooting topics are as follows. Be sure to refer to this before contacting us. ★: Only for some models. Upper thread tightened up n Symptom • The upper thread appears as a single continuous line. • The bobbin thread is visible from the upper side of the fabric. (Refer to the illustration below.) • The upper thread has tightened up, and comes out when pulled. • The upper thread has tightened up, and wrinkles appear in the fabric. • The upper thread tension is tight, and the results do not change even after the thread tension is adjusted. 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Bobbin thread visible from right side of fabric 3 Upper thread 4 Right side of fabric 5 Bobbin thread n Cause Incorrect bobbin threading If the bobbin thread is incorrectly threaded, instead of the appropriate tension being applied to the bobbin thread, it is pulled through the fabric when the upper thread is pulled up. For this reason, the thread is visible from the right side of the fabric. n Remedy/check details Correctly install the bobbin thread. (page 9) Tangled thread on wrong side of fabric n Symptom • The thread becomes tangled on the wrong side of the fabric. • After starting sewing, a rattling noise is made and sewing cannot continue. • Looking under the fabric, there is tangled thread in the bobbin case. 25