Brother 1034D Manuel D’Utilisation

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

Chapter

Troubleshooting

This sewing machine is designed for trouble-free operation. However, the following chart indicates trouble which
may occur if basic adjustments are not made properly.

Trouble

Cause

Remedy

Turn the pressure adjustment screw clock-
wise to increase the presser foot pressure.

Replace with new needle.

Install needles correctly.
(See page 5.)

Do not press or pull material too hard when
sewing.

Thread correctly.
(See pages 14~24.)

Check spool pin, thread holders, etc. and
remove tangled thread.

See pages 27~32, “Thread tension”.

Install needles correctly.
(See page 5.)

Use correct needle
Schmetz 130/705H – suggested

Replace with new needle.

Install needle correctly.
(See page 5.)

Use correct needle.
Schmetz 130/705H – suggested

Thread correctly.
(See pages 14~24.)

Turn the pressure adjustment screw clock-
wise to increase the presser foot pressure.

See pages 27~32, “Thread tension”.

Decrease thread tension when sewing light-
weight or fine material.
(See pages 27~32.)

Thread correctly.
(See pages 14~24.)

1. Does not feed

2. Needles break

3. Threads break

4. Skipped stitches

5. Stitches are not uni-

form

6. Fabric is puckered

Presser foot pressure too loose

1. Needles bent, or needle tip blunt

2. Needles incorrectly installed

3. Material pulled forcibly

1. Improper threading

2. Thread tangled

3. Thread tension too tight

4. Needles incorrectly installed

5. Wrong needle used

1. Needle bent, or needle tip blunt

2. Needle incorrectly installed

3. Wrong needle used

4. Improper threading

5. Presser foot pressure too loose

Thread tensions are not adjusted
properly

1. Thread tension too tight

2. Improper threading or thread

tangled