Singer 5560 Manuel D'instruction page 32

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
(for models with built-in automatic needle threader)
Possible Cause: Needle not in correct position.
Solution: Raise needle to its highest position by turning hand wheel toward you. (See Page 14)
Possible Cause: Needle inserted incorrectly.
Solution: Needle all the way up in needle clamp (See Page 25)
Possible Cause: Needle is bent.
Solution: Remove bent needle, insert new needle. (See Page 25)
Possible Cause: Hook pin damaged.
Solution: Needle Threader needs replacement; contact authorized SINGER
Visit www.singerco.com.
Possible Cause: Thread not in take-up lever.
Solution: Rethread the machine, making sure the take up lever is in its highest position so
thread goes in the eye of the take up lever – turn machine hand wheel toward you to raise the
take up lever to its highest position for threading. (See Page 13)
Possible Cause: Thread path obstructed.
Solution: Check that thread is not caught on the thread spool or behind the spool cap. (See
Page 13)
Possible Cause: Bobbin winding spindle is engaged when you try to sew.
Solution: Disengage bobbin winding spindle. (See Page 11)
Possible Cause: Power cord and/or foot controller not plugged in correctly.
Solution: Make sure power cord/foot controller are correctly seated in machine and power
supply. (See Page 10)
Possible Cause: Wrong bobbins being used.
Solution: Use only SINGER
machine. (See Page 9)
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14. NEEDLE THREADER NOT WORKING
15. LOUD NOISE WHEN SEWING
16. MACHINE WILL NOT RUN
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