Brother SE-270D Computerized Sewing Machine - Page 3 - Answered Questions & Fixed issues

There are 2 things that cause the F04 error. 1 - Wrong foot control: If you have 2 machines, you might have them mixed up between machines.2 - Burned out foot control.Bring the machine to a Brother shop; try the new foot control on your machine before you buy it. The part number is XC7290051Alternative Part Numbers Include XC6651321, XC6651221, XC6651121, XA3931051, XC1154051 & XC6651051

You can't fix it, bring it to an authorized Brother sewing machine repair shop.

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The threading mechanism is jammed or out of alignment inside the machine, there is nothing you can do yourself. Bring it to a Brother repair shop, the mechanism is too complicated for a generic sewing machine repair shop to repair.

There is no operating disk.

sure there isn't a knob for speed that you moved by mistake. my machine has a speed control. also if there is a foot pedal, check it out.

Use a heavy duty needle- you don't need a top stitch one. Any #16 or 18 should do it. Also use a heavy duty thread.

Unlikely that a belt is broken. It is more likely that you don't have the bobbin spindle fully pushed to the right. Or worst case is that something inside, under the bobbin winder is broken.

Behind the machine by the sewing area is a slide switch for the feed dogs. Make sure it's in the "sew" position

That is called your feed dog. Remove any embroidery attachments and check for a switch that allows you to lower the feed dogs. It should be on the back side of the machine directly behind the sewing area. Another possibility is that you have it in bobbin winding mode.... but then your needle wouldn't work either.

try a different bobbin and see if that helpsalso there could be something wrong with the hook and hook racethose parts may need to be checked

It loops, it's just that your shuttle isn't catching the loop. The loop is formed on the upstroke of the needle on the back or "scarfed" side of the needle. If the shuttle point doesn't catch that loop, no stitch. First make sure you have a fresh needle. If still no stitch... take it in for service. (clean, lube and time)

This sounds a lot like you've forgotten to lower the presser foot. (this leaves the tension discs open and causes serious issues below the material.) Double check that and if still having issues post again.

you might try schmetz universal needles, that's what I use in my sewing machines & serger & they work just fine for me.

http://www.retrevo.com/support/Brother-SE-270D-manual/id/19095ci775/t/2/

Brother shops all sell them

There are no places for you to oil, the machine does need oil though. It needs to be taken apart by a tech every 2 years or so for lubrication

Remove the foot pedal before you turn it on.

F04 is foot control error. It is probably a bad foot control, but it may be the plug in on the machine or a circuit board. You can run the machine without a foot control for now; just unplug the foot control from the machine and use the Start/Stop button like you would when embroidering.Before replacing the foot control, you should bring the machine to a Brother shop and try a new control. If the new one works, then the control was the problem.

Take your machine back to the other side of the house. See if it works better there. If it does have an electrician come out and check the new location's power. There may be a problem in the houses wiring.