Innov-is XJ1
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Innov-is XJ1
Date: 05/18/2023 ID: faqh00101548_009
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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There is no stitch selected.
Select a stitch pattern.
For details on selecting a stitch pattern, refer to "Basic procedure to sew stitches".
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Presser foot is not lowered.
Lower the presser foot.
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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The Start/Stop button was pressed while the machine is set to the mode to adjust the zigzag stitch width with the speed control slide. ([Width Control] is set to [ON] in the machine's setting screen).
When [Width Control] is set to [ON] in the setting screen, you cannot use the Start/Stop button.
Set the [Width Control] to OFF in the settings screen to use the Start/Stop button, or use the foot controller to operate the machine.
Refer to "When the speed controller is set to control the zigzag stitch width, the "Start/Stop" button does not operate." appears on the LCD".
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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.
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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.
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The operation buttons and keys are locked by being set to the presser foot/needle exchange mode.
Touch the Presser foot/Needle exchange keyto unlock the keys and buttons.
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