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ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
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* Make sure that the indicated points are aligned
before installing the bobbin case.
i
Insert the tabs on the needle plate cover into the
needle plate, and then slide the cover back on.
j
Reattach the bobbin cover.
Cleaning the Cutter in the Bobbin Case Area
The cutter below the needle plate should be cleaned. If
dust or lint accumulate on the cutter, it will be difficult
to cut the thread when (Thread cutter button) is
pressed or the automatic thread cutting function is used.
Clean the cutter when the thread is not easily cut.
a
Follow steps a through e in “Cleaning the Race” to
remove the needle plate cover.
b
Use the screwdriver included with the machine to
unscrew and remove the needle plate.
c
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to remove
any lint and dust from the cutter in the bobbin case
area.
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d
Align the two screw holes in the needle plate with the
two holes at the needle plate mounting base, and then
fit the needle plate onto the machine.
e
Lightly finger-tighten the screw on the right side of the
needle plate. Then, use the screwdriver included to
firmly tighten the screw on the left side. Finally, firmly
tighten the screw on the right side.
f
Replace the bobbin case and the needle plate cover
following steps
h through j in “Cleaning the Race”.
Touch Panel is Malfunctioning
If the screen does not respond correctly when you
touch a key (the machine does not perform the
operation or performs a different operation), follow the
steps below to make the proper adjustments.
a
Holding your finger on the screen, turn the main
power switch to OFF and back to ON.
The touch panel adjustment screen appears.
CAUTION
• Never use a bobbin case that is scratched,
otherwise the upper thread may become
tangled, the needle may break or machine
performance may suffer. For a new bobbin
case, contact your nearest Brother authorized
service center.
• Be sure that the bobbin case is correctly
installed, otherwise the needle may break.
a
CAUTION
• Do not touch the cutter, otherwise injuries
may result.
Note
• If the needle plate has been removed, check
machine operations to confirm that installation has
been completed correctly. Refer to “Checking
Machine Operations” on page 181.
ADJUSTING THE SCREEN
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