MODEL REFERENCE

Brother 1634DX

6 troubleshooting topics

Brother 1634DX

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

Troubleshooting

Find the problem you are experiencing
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 break5 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.
Readjust the thread tension.
Needles are fitted incorrectly.
Refit the needles correctly.
The needle type is incorrect.
Use the correct needle type; 130/705H is suggested.
Skipped stitches5 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; 130/705H is suggested.
Threading is incorrect.
Rethread correctly.
Presser foot pressure is too low.
Increase presser foot pressure by turning the pressure adjustment screw clockwise.
Stitches are not uniform1 check
Thread tension settings are incorrect.
Readjust the thread tension.
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.

Manuals and sources

  1. Brother manual listing for 1634DX
  2. Brother operation manual