Brother International LX2500 Users Manual - English and Spanish - Page 41

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 Solutions Center offers the latest FAQs and troubleshooting tips. Visit us at " http://solutions.brother.com ". If the problem persists, contact your dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Symptom Possible cause How to put it right Page The main power switch is turned off. Turn on the main power switch. 7 The sewing The bobbin-winder shaft is pushed to the Move the bobbin-winder shaft to the machine does right. left. 12 not work. You have not used the foot controller properly. Use the foot controller properly. 7 Fabric being sewn with the machine Thread is tangled below the needle plate. cannot be Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it, and clean the race. 38 removed. The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. 7 The needle clamp screw is loose. Use the oval screwdriver to firmly tighten the screw. 8 The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. 7 The upper thread was not threaded correctly. Correct the upper threading. 14 You have not used the right combination of Choose a thread and needle that are fabric, thread and needle. appropriate for the type of fabric. 17 The presser foot you are using is not Attach the presser foot that is correct appropriate for the type of stitch that you for the type of stitch that you want to - The needle want to sew. sew. breaks. The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 You are pulling the fabric too much. You have not fitted the spool properly. Lightly guide the fabric. Fit the spool properly. - 15, 20 6 The area around the hole in the needle plate or the presser foot is scratched. Replace the needle plate. Contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center. - The bobbin case is scratched. Replace the bobbin case. Contact your retailer or the nearest - authorized service center. You have not used a bobbin that has been Use a bobbin that has been designed designed for this machine. for this machine. 11 You have not threaded the upper thread properly. (For example, you have not fitted the spool properly, or the thread has come Correct the upper threading. 14 The upper out of the guide above the needle.) thread breaks. There are knots or tangles in the thread. Remove any knots or tangles. - The needle is not appropriate for the thread Choose a needle that is appropriate for you are using. the type of stitch. 17 ▼ The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension. 22 40