Brother KE-436C Instruction Manual page 70
Electronic lockstitch pattern tacker with stepping foot and programming function
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- Instruction manual (228 pages)
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Problem
Upper thread breaks.
Lower thread breaks.
Skipped stitches occur.
Needle breaks.
Cause
Upper thread tension is
too strong.
Needle is installed incor-
rectly.
Thread is too thick for the
needle.
Thread
take-up
spring
tension and height are
incorrect.
Damaged
or
burred
rotary hook, needle hole
plate or needle.
Thread melting (synthetic
thread)
Lower thread tension is
too strong.
Corners of needle hole
plate or bobbin care are
damaged.
Clearance
between
needle and rotary hook
tip is too great.
Incorrect
needle
and
rotary hook timing.
Driver
is
contacting
needle
more
than
is
necessary.
Needle is bent.
Needle is installed incor-
rectly.
Needle is touching the
rotary hook.
Needle is bent.
Needle is too thin.
Check
Upper thread tension
Needle direction
Thread and needle
Thread
take-up
spring
tension and height
Damage or burring
Thread edge
Lower thread tension
Damage
Needle clearance
Needle bar lift amount
Clearance between driver
and needle
Bent needle
Needle direction
Needle clearance
Needle bar lift amount.
Bent needle
Needle and thread
KE-436C
15. TROUBLESHOOTING
Remedy
Adjust the upper thread
tension.
Install the needle correct-
ly.
Use the correct thread for
the needle.
Adjust the tension and
height of the thread take-
up spring.
File smooth or replace
the affected part.
Use a thread cooling
device (optional).
Adjust the lower thread
tension.
File smooth or replace
the affected part.
Adjust the needle clear-
ance
Adjust the needle bar lift
amount.
Adjust the driver needle
guard.
Replace the needle.
Install the needle correct-
ly.
Adjust the needle clear-
ance.
Adjust the needle bar lift
amount.
Replace the needle.
Use the correct needle
for the material.
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