HELPFUL HINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
Machine not properly threaded.
Upper thread
Thread entwined around bobbin.
breaks
Needle inserted incorrectly.
Thread tension too tight.
Thread of incorrect size or poor quality.
Lower thread
Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
breaks
Bobbin wound unevenly or too full.
Dirt on the bobbin holder.
Needle inserted incorrectly.
Machine skips
Bent or blunt needle.
stitches
Incorrect size of needle.
(on stretch fabric)
Machine not properly threaded.
Fabric puckers
Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
Blunt needle.
Thread tension too tight.
Machine makes
Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
loose stitches or
Machine not properly threaded.
loops
Tension not adjusted properly.
Stitch pattern is
Presser foot is not suited for the pattern.
distorted
Thread tension is not balanced.
Forward and reverse stitch is not balanced.
Threader does
Needle is not raised.
not thread
Needle inserted incorrectly.
needle eye
Bent needle.
Machine does
Feed dogs are lowered
not feed properly
Stitch length not suitable for fabric.
Lint and dust accumulated around feed dog.
Fabric pulled while sewing.
Needle is hitting the presser foot.
Needle breaks
Needle inserted incorrectly.
Incorrect size needle or thread for fabric
being sewn.
Machine runs
Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook race and
with diffi culty
feed dog.
Cord not plugged into electrical outlet.
Power switch is not turned on.
Machine will not
Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right.
run
Presser foot is not lowered.
Buttonhole Sewing Mode;
* Buttonhole lever is not lowered completely.
* Buttonhole foot is not attached.
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CORRECTION
Re-thread machine.
Remove entwined thread.
Re-insert needle.
Readjust thread tension.
Choose correct thread.
Re-thread the bobbin.
Rewind the bobbin.
Clean the holder.
Re-insert needle.
Insert new needle.
Choose correct size needle for
fabric.
(use stretch needle)
Re-thread machine.
Re-thread the bobbin.
Insert new needle.
Readjust thread tension.
Re-thread the bobbin.
Re-thread machine.
Readjust thread tension.
Attach correct foot.
Adjust the thread tension.
Adjust the forward and reverse
Raise the needle.
Re-insert needle.
Insert new needle.
Raise the feed dogs
Regulate stitch length.
Clean the feed dog area.
Do not pull fabric.
Select correct foot and pattern.
Re-insert needle.
Choose correct size needle and
thread.
Remove the needle plate and
bobbin holder and clean the
hook race and feed dog.
Insert plug fully into outlet.
Turn on the switch.
Push spindle to the left.
Lower the foot.
Lower the buttonhole lever.
Attach the buttonhole foot.
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