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Brother 5234PRW

6 troubleshooting topics

The checks and guides below come from the official manuals for this model.

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Does not feed1 check

Presser foot pressure is too low.: Increase presser foot pressure by turning the pressure adjustment screw clockwise.

Needles break3 checks

Needles are bent or have blunt tips.: Fit a new needle.
Needles are fitted incorrectly.: Refit the needles correctly.
Fabric is being pulled too hard.: Avoid pressing or pulling the fabric too hard while sewing.

Threads break6 checks

Threading is incorrect.: Rethread correctly.
Thread is tangled.: Inspect the spool pin, thread holders and other threading points, and remove tangled thread.
Thread tension is too high.: Reduce thread tension when sewing lightweight or fine fabric.
Needles are fitted incorrectly.: Refit the needles correctly.
The needle type is incorrect.: Use the correct needle type; the manual suggests Schmetz 130/705H.
The thread change assembly tip is outside the upper looper eye.: Place the thread change assembly tip in the upper looper eye.

Skipped stitches6 checks

The needle is bent or has a blunt tip.: Fit a new needle.
The needle is fitted incorrectly.: Refit the needle correctly.
The needle type is incorrect.: Use the correct needle type; the manual suggests Schmetz 130/705H.
Threading is incorrect.: Rethread correctly.
Presser foot pressure is too low.: Increase presser foot pressure by turning the pressure adjustment screw clockwise.
The thread change assembly tip is outside the upper looper eye.: Place the thread change assembly tip in the upper looper eye.

Stitches are not uniform1 check

Fabric is puckered2 checks

Thread tension is too high.: Reduce thread tension when sewing lightweight or fine fabric.
Threading is incorrect or the thread is tangled.: Rethread correctly.

See the manual diagrams 1 diagram