Brother KE-430C Service Manual (English)

Questions and Answers:

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Michael FowlerSep 6, 2025
What causes poor seam finish on reverse side of Brother KE-430C Sewing Machine material?
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  Laura BrownSep 7, 2025
  A poor seam finish on the reverse side of the material can be caused by: * The shuttle race thread guide not separating the threads sufficiently; adjust its position. * The upper thread not being properly tight; adjust the upper thread tension. * Uneven needle thread; adjust the sub-tension. * The needle thread being too long; adjust the thread take-up lever stroke.
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Katie SandersSep 8, 2025
What to do if the Brother KE-430C work clamp does not rise?
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  Larry ThomasSep 8, 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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Antonio SnowSep 10, 2025
What causes incorrect work clamp lift amount on Brother KE-430C?
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  abauerSep 10, 2025
  An incorrect work clamp lift amount or button clamp lift amount can be caused by: * Incorrect position of the work clamp arm lever plate (button clamp holder hook assembly); adjust the work clamp (button clamp) lift amount. * Incorrect position of the work clamp arm lever; adjust the work clamp (button clamp) lift amount.
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michelle82Sep 12, 2025
What to do if Brother KE-430C Sewing Machine work clamp does not close?
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  Eric LunaSep 12, 2025
  If the work clamp does not close, check whether the stop lever is engaged with the stop position adjusting plate or not, and adjust the position of the presser closing roller.
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Jason ContrerasSep 13, 2025
What to do if Brother KE-430C work clamp is not lowered?
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  Allen CraigSep 13, 2025
  If the work clamp or button clamp is not lowered, check if the presser lifter link is not moving back and see if the link return spring is unhooked.

Brother KE-430C Specifications

General

Type	Electronic Sewing Machine
Maximum Stitch Width	7 mm
Maximum Stitch Length	5 mm
Display	LCD
Foot Control	Yes
Max. sewing speed	850 stitches per minute
Free arm	Yes
Built-in needle threader	Yes
Drop feed	Yes
LED light	Yes
Speed control	Variable speed control
Sewing area	150 mm x 100 mm
Needle	HAx1
Bobbin system	Drop-in bobbin
Power supply	110V
Dimensions	170 mm x 290 mm