Brother HS-2500 Quick Setup 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 nee-

dle bar thread hook).

Correct the upper threading.

There are knots or tangles in the 

thread.

Remove any knots or tangles.

–

The selected needle is not appropri-

ate for the thread being used.

Select a needle that is appropriate 

for the type of stitch being used.

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

The thread is tangled, for example, 

in the shuttle.

Remove the tangle thread. If the 

thread is tangled in the shuttle, clean 

the shuttle.

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

The needle is incorrectly installed.

Correctly install the needle.

The area around the hole in the nee-

dle plate is scratched, or has a burr 

on it.

Replace the needle plate.

Contact your retailer or the nearest 

authorized service center.

–

The area around the hole in the 
presser foot is scratched, or has a 
burr on it.

Replace the presser foot.

Contact your retailer or the nearest 

authorized service center.

–

The shuttle is scratched, or has a 

burr on it.

Replace the shuttle.

Contact your retailer or the nearest 

authorized service center.

–

A bobbin designed specifically for 

this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work prop-

erly. Only use a bobbin designed spe-

cifically for this machine.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly 

installed.

Correctly install the bobbin thread.

The bobbin is scratched or does not 

rotate smoothly, or has a burr on it.

Replace the bobbin.

–

The thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread and 

clean the shuttle.

A bobbin designed specifically for 

this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work prop-

erly. Only use a bobbin designed spe-

cifically for this machine.

The upper thread was not threaded 

correctly.

Correct the upper threading.

The bobbin thread is incorrectly 

installed.

Correctly install the bobbin thread.

The combination of fabric, thread 

and needle is not correct.

Select a thread and needle that are 

appropriate for the type of fabric 

being sewn.

The presser foot holder is incorrectly 

installed.

Correctly install the presser foot 

holder.

The thread tension is incorrect.

Adjust the tension of the upper 

thread.

A bobbin designed specifically for 

this machine is not used.

Incorrect bobbins will not work 

properly. Only use a bobbin 

designed specifically for this 

machine.