Brother International Innov-is XJ1 Operation Manual - Page 182

TROUBLESHOOTING * Adjust the thread tension while test sewing on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as that used in your project. Note • If the upper threading and bobbin threading are incorrect, the thread tension cannot be adjusted correctly. Check the upper threading and bobbin threading first, and then adjust the thread tension. * When the bobbin thread is visible on the right side of the fabric. Set the upper thread tension to a lower number. (Loosen the thread tension.) * When the upper thread is visible on the wrong side of the fabric. Set the upper thread tension to a higher number. (Tighten the thread tension.) g Cut out bobbin. the tangled threads, and then remove the h Remove the bobbin case. If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove them. Fabric is Caught in the Machine and Cannot Be Removed If the fabric is caught in the machine and cannot be removed, the thread may have become tangled under the needle plate. Follow the procedure described below to remove the fabric from the machine. If the operation cannot be completed according to the procedure, instead of attempting to complete it forcefully, contact your nearest Brother authorized service center. ■ Removing the Fabric From the Machine a Immediately stop the machine. b Turn off the machine. c Remove the needle. If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise the needle out of the fabric, and then remove the needle. * Refer to "CHANGING THE NEEDLE" on page 48. d Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder. If the thread is entangled on the presser foot, remove the entangled thread, and then raise the presser foot lever to remove the presser foot. Otherwise, the presser foot may be damaged. * Refer to "CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT" on page 50. e Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it. If the fabric can be removed, remove it. f Remove the needle plate cover. * Refer to "Cleaning the Race" on page 176. i Use any the lint cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove or dust from the race and its surrounding area. 1 Cleaning brush 2 Race ba If the fabric could be removed Continue with step p. If the fabric could not be removed Continue with step j. Note • Compressed can air is not recommended to be used. j Use the disc-shaped screwdriver screws on the needle plate. to loosen the two Note • Be careful not to drop the removed screws in the machine. 180