Singer 2273 Manuel D'instruction page 29

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
7 . BOBBIN WINDING DIFFICULTIES
Possible Cause: Bobbin thread loosely wound on bobbin
Solution: Rewind bobbin, making sure that the thread is placed snuggly in the bobbin winding
tension disk. (See Page 12)
Possible Cause: Bobbin winding spindle not fully engaged, therefore bobbin not winding
Solution: Check that the bobbin winding spindle has been fully engaged before starting to wind.
(See Page 12)
Possible Cause: Bobbin is winding sloppily because thread end not held at beginning of winding
process.
Solution: Before starting to wind, hold the thread tail (coming out of the bobbin) securely, allow the
bobbin to partially fill, then stop to trim the thread tail close to the bobbin. (See Page 12)
8 . BOBBIN THREAD BREAKING
Possible Cause: Bobbin threaded incorrectly
Solution: Check that bobbin is placed correctly in the bobbin holder. (See Page 13)
Possible Cause: Bobbin wound too full or unevenly
Solution: Bobbin thread may not have been correctly placed into bobbin winding tension disk
during the bobbin winding process. (See Page 12)
Possible Cause: Dirt or lint in bobbin holder
Solution: Clean bobbin holder. (See Page 32)
Possible Cause: Wrong bobbins being used
Solution: Use SINGER bobbins that are the same style as those that come with the machine –
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don't substitute. Your machine comes with SINGER Class 15 transparent bobbins.
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9 . NEEDLES BREAKING
Possible Cause: Bent, dull or damaged needle
Solution: Discard needle, insert new needle. (See Page 25)
Possible Cause: Wrong size needle for fabric
Solution: Insert appropriate needle for fabric type. (Go to www.singerco.com to view the Stitch
Reference Guide)
Possible Cause: Machine not threaded correctly
Solution: Rethread the machine completely. (See Page 14)
Possible Cause: "Pushing" or "pulling" fabric
Solution: Don't manually push/pull fabric in order to sew, but allow the machine's feed teeth to
draw fabric under the presser foot as you guide it. (See Page 20)
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