Brother KE-430B User Manual (English)

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Molly GarciaSep 14, 2025
What to do if the Brother KE-430B work clamp does not rise?
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  Monica CaldwellSep 14, 2025
  If the work clamp or button clamp does not rise, it could be due to: * Sluggish work clamp operation; grease the sliding part of the work clamp. * The work clamp (Button clamp) lift amount being too great; adjust the work clamp (button clamp) lift amount. * Too much friction between the work clamp plate and work clamp arm lever plate; grease them. * The work clamp contacting the thread wiper; adjust the position of the thread wiper.
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Adam PageAug 25, 2025
What to do if my Brother KE-430B Sewing Machine skips stitches?
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  Steven RoseAug 25, 2025
  Skipped stitches can occur for several reasons: 1. The clearance between the needle and rotary hook tip might be too great; adjust the needle clearance. 2. The needle and rotary hook timing could be incorrect; adjust the needle bar lift amount. 3. The driver might be contacting the needle too much (except KE-484C); adjust the driver needle guard. 4. The needle could be bent; replace it. 5. The needle might be installed incorrectly; install it correctly. 6. The needle thread might be too short; adjust the thread take-up lever stroke.
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Charles GarnerAug 25, 2025
How to fix Brother Sewing Machine when needle breaks?
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  conniecrossAug 26, 2025
  A needle can break for the following reasons: * The needle is touching the rotary hook; adjust the needle clearance. * The needle is bent; replace the needle. * The needle is too thin; use the correct needle for the material. * The needle is striking the button; refer to “6. CHECKING THE SEWING PATTERN” in the Instruction Manual.
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Alexis PenaAug 27, 2025
Why is the thread coming unthreaded on my Brother Sewing Machine?
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  Lisa PerezAug 27, 2025
  The thread may come unthreaded due to: * Stitches being skipped at the sewing start; refer to “Skipped stitches occur”. * Uneven needle thread; adjust the sub-tension. * The needle thread being too short; adjust the thread take-up lever stroke.
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kevin69Aug 27, 2025
Why is my Brother KE-430B lower thread breaking?
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  Nicholas HarperAug 27, 2025
  The lower thread may break because: * The lower thread tension is too strong, so adjust the lower thread tension. * The corners of the needle hole plate or bobbin case are damaged; file smooth or replace the affected part.
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Christian MartinezSep 12, 2025
How to fix Brother KE-430B when upper thread is not trimmed?
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  Thomas LittleSep 12, 2025
  If the upper thread is not being trimmed, it could be due to: * A blunt movable knife; replace it. * A blunt fixed knife; sharpen or replace it. * The movable knife not picking up the thread; adjust the position of the shuttle race thread guide. * Skipped stitches at the sewing end preventing the movable knife from picking up the thread; refer to “Skipped stitches occur”. * An incorrect movable knife position; adjust it. * Sub-tension being too weak; turn the sub-tension nut to adjust the tension.
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Shelley LewisSep 10, 2025
How to fix sluggish sliding part of the work clamp operation on Brother KE-430B?
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  Stefanie GibbsSep 10, 2025
  If the sliding part of the work clamp operation is sluggish, grease the sliding part of the work clamp.
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Benjamin CruzSep 12, 2025
How to fix upper thread being too short on Brother Sewing Machine?
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  Lisa WilsonSep 12, 2025
  Adjust the thread take-up lever stroke.
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Leslie CastroSep 4, 2025
What to do if presser does not drop on Brother Sewing Machine?
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  Sean MendezSep 4, 2025
  If the presser isn't dropping, the presser lifter link might not be moving back properly. Make sure to hook the link return spring correctly.
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rickytorresSep 1, 2025
What to do if the thread wiper is not operating correctly on my Brother Sewing Machine?
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  Anna CraigSep 1, 2025
  If the thread wiper isn't working right, it might be due to an incorrect thread wiper position. Try adjusting the operating distance of the thread wiper to resolve this issue.