ERROR MESSAGES
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ERROR MESSAGES
If the machine is not properly set and the “Start/Stop” button or the “Reverse/Reinforcement Stitch” button
is pressed, or if the operation procedure is incorrect, the machine does not start. An alarm sounds and an
error message is displayed on the LCD. If an error message displays, follow the instructions in the
message.
Below is an explanation of error messages. Refer to these when necessary (if you press or do the
operation correctly while the error message is displayed, the message disappears).
CAUTION
• Be sure to rethread the machine. If you press the “Start/Stop” button without rethreading the machine,
the thread tension may be wrong or the needle may break and cause injury.
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 the embroidery unit is
initializing.
This message is displayed
when you try to sew with a
stitch other than a middle
needle position stitch while
the single-hole needle plate is
installed.
This message is displayed
when the needle plate is
removed with the machine on
or when the machine is
turned on and embroidery or
embroidery edit mode is
selected (see page 43).
This message is displayed
when the machine needs to
be maintained. (see page
328)
This message is displayed
when the needle plate cover
is not attached.
This message is displayed
when you try to combine
more than 71 patterns.
This message is displayed
when the buttonhole lever is
up, a buttonhole stitch is
selected, and the “Start/
Stop” button or “Reverse/
Reinforcement Stitch” button
is pushed.
This message is displayed
when the speed control lever
is set to control the zigzag
stitch width, and the “Start/
Stop” button is pushed. Use
the foot controller to operate
the machine.