Brother XR6060 Operating Guide

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The upper thread was not threaded 

correctly (for example, the spool is 

not installed correctly, the spool cap 

is too big for the spool being used, or 

the thread has come out of the 

needle bar thread guide.)

Correct the upper threading. Use the 

spool cap that best fits the size of the 

spool being used.

page 22

There are knots or tangles in the 

thread.

Remove any knots or tangles.

–

The needle is not appropriate for the 

thread you are using.

Choose a needle that is appropriate 

for the type of stitch. 

page 28

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.

page 41

The thread is tangled, for example, 

in the bobbin case.

Remove the tangle thread. If the 
thread is tangled in the bobbin case, 
clean the bobbin case.

page 78, 82

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

page 29

The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

page 29

The area around the hole in the 

needle plate is scratched.

Replace the needle plate.

Contact your retailer or the nearest 

authorised service center.

–

The area around the hole in the 

presser foot is scratched.

Replace the presser foot.

Contact your retailer or the nearest 

authorised service center.

–

The bobbin case is scratched, or has 

a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your retailer or the nearest 

authorised service center.

–

You have not used a bobbin that has 

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work

properly. Only use a bobbin that has 

been designed for this machine.

page 14

You have not wound the bobbin 

thread properly.

Wind the bobbin thread properly.

page 14

The bobbin is scratched or does not 

turn smoothly.

Replace the bobbin.

–

The thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread and 

clean the bobbin case.

page 78, 82

You have not used a bobbin that has 

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work 

properly. Only use a bobbin that has 

been designed for this machine.

page 14

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin thread correctly.

page 19, 20

You have not threaded the upper thread 

properly or fitted the bobbin properly.

Thread the upper thread and wind 

the bobbin thread properly.

page 19, 20, 22

The spool or spool cap is incorrectly 

installed.

Correctly install the spool or spool 

cap.

page 23

You have not used the right 

combination of fabric, thread and 

needle.

Choose a thread and needle that are 

appropriate for the type of fabric.

page 28

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

page 29

If thin fabrics are being sewn, the 

stitch is too long or the fabric is not 

being fed correctly.

Sew with the stabilizer material 

under the fabric.

page 44

If thin fabrics are being sewn, the 

stitch is too coarse.

Shorten the stitch length, or sew with 

stabilizer material under the fabric.

page 38, 44