Error Messages
9
10
F**
11
Operation beep
Each time a key is pressed you will hear one beep. If an
incorrect operation is performed you will hear two or four
beeps.
■ If a key is pressed (correct operation)
One beep sounds.
■ If an incorrect operation is performed
Two or four beeps sound.
■ If the machine locks up, for example, because
the thread is tangled
The machine beeps for four seconds and the machine
automatically stops.
Be sure to check for the cause of the error and correct it
before continuing to sew.
■ Canceling the operation beep
a
Select
(Buzzer) in the settings screen and set it to
"OFF".
This message is displayed when the motor locks due to tangled thread or for other
reasons related to thread delivery.
This message is displayed when you try to sew with a stitch other than a straight
stitch (middle needle position) while the straight stitch needle plate is installed.
This message is also displayed when the needle plate is removed while the machine
is still turned on.
If error message "F**" appears in the LCD while the machine is being used, the
machine may be malfunctioning.
Contact your nearest Brother authorized service center.
Nothing appears in the LCD
If nothing appears in the LCD when the machine is turned on,
the brightness of the LCD is either too light or too dark. If this
is the case, perform the following operation.
a
Turn off the machine.
b
While pressing
the operation panel, turn on the sewing machine.
c
Press the "-" or "+" key.
Adjust the brightness of the LCD so that the screens can
be seen.
d
Turn off the machine, then turn it on again.
Troubleshooting
Cause/Solution
(Reinforcement stitch button) on
Appendix A-19
A