Machine does not start to sew.
If the machine does not start when you press the Start/Stop button or press the Foot controller, check the following possible causes and solutions.
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The bobbin winder shaft is pushed to the right.
Slide the bobbin winder shaft to the left until it snaps into place.
![img01 img01](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00101548_003/as_ot/en/2412662/faqh1548_fig0301.gif)
Refer to "How do I wind the bobbin?".
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Presser foot is not lowered.
Lower the presser foot.
![img02 img02](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00101548_003/as_ot/en/2412659/faqh1548_fig0302.gif)
Refer to "Basic procedure to sew stitches".
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Start/Stop button was pressed with the foot controller attached.
When the foot controller is connected, you cannot use the Start/Stop button.
Remove the foot controller to use the Start/Stop button, or use the foot controller to operate the machine.
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Start/Stop button was pressed with the buttonhole lever is down while a stitch other than a buttonhole stitch or a bar tack stitch is selected.
Raise the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation.
![img03 img03](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00101548_003/as_ot/en/2412660/faqh1548_fig0303.gif) |
(1) Buttonhole lever |
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Start/Stop button was pressed with the buttonhole lever is up while a buttonhole stitch or a bar tack stitch is selected.
Lower the buttonhole lever before continuing the operation.
![img04 img04](/g/b/img/faqend/faqh00101548_003/as_ot/en/2412661/faqh1548_fig0304.gif) |
(1) Buttonhole lever |