Symptom 4 : the fabric is not fed – Brother SQ9185 User Manual

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c

Remove the upper thread and bobbin.
• Refer to “Fabric is caught in the machine and

cannot be removed” (page 99).

d

Remove the bobbin case.
• Refer to “Fabric is caught in the machine and

cannot be removed” (page 99).

e

If threads remain in the bobbin case, remove
it.
• Refer to “Fabric is caught in the machine and

cannot be removed” (page 99).

f

Insert the bobbin case so that the S mark on
the bobbin case aligns with the
z mark on the
machine.
• Refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 91).

g

Attach the needle plate cover.
• Refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 91).

h

Set the bobbin in the bobbin case.
• Refer to “Cleaning the race” (page 91).

i

If the needle is bent, replace it with a new
one.
• Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 32).

j

Turn on the machine, and then press the
needle position button to raise the needle.
• Refer to “Upper threading” (page 25).

k

Thread the machine correctly.
• For details on threading the machine, refer to

“Upper threading” (page 25).

Symptom 3 :
The needle breaks, or the needle
bends and thus hits the needle
plate.

Cause

You have not used the right combination of
fabric, thread and needle.

Remedy

Choose a thread and needle that are appropriate
for the type of fabric.
• Refer to “Needle types and their uses”

(page 31).

Symptom 4 :
The fabric is not fed.

Cause

The thread has become clogged as the stitch is too
fine.

Remedy

Lengthen the stitch length.
• Refer to “Adjusting the stitch length and width”

(page 40).

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