Singer 2273 Manuel D'instruction page 30

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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
Possible Cause: "Pushing" or "pulling the fabric
Solution: Don't manually push/pull fabric in order to sew, but allow the machine's feed teeth to
draw fabric under presser foot as you guide it.
Possible Cause: Incorrect stitch length setting
Solution: Check manual for correct stitch length/width settings. (Go to www.singerco.com to view
the Stitch Reference Guide)
Possible Cause: Stabilizer may be needed for technique.
Solution: Place stabilizer underneath fabric. (See Appendix)
Possible Cause: Top thread tension is too tight.
Solution: Reduce the top thread tension. (See Page 18)
Possible Cause: Stitch length is set too short for the fabric being sewn.
Solution: Increase stitch length. (Go to www.singerco.com to view the Stitch Reference Guide)
Possible Cause: Wrong style needle for fabric type
Solution: Use correct needle style. (Go to www.singerco.com to view the Stitch Reference Guide)
Possible Cause: Needle too large for fabric
Solution: Change to smaller size needle. (See Page 25)
Possible Cause: Fabric is not properly stabilized for the density of the stitches (for example, satin
stitch applique).
Solution: Add a fabric stabilizer underneath the fabric to help keep the stitches from tunneling in
together, forming a puckered ridge in fabric. (See Appendix)
Possible Cause: Presser foot lifter has not been lowered onto fabric after threading.
Solution: Lower the presser foot lifter before starting to sew. Don't "push" or "pull" the fabric as
you sew.
Possible Cause: Feed teeth are covered by Darning Plate.
Solution: If the feed teeth have been covered, the Darning Plate needs to be removed to resume
regular sewing.
Possible Cause: Stitch length is set at zero.
Solution: Increase stitch length setting.
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10 . STITCHES DISTORTED
11 . FABRIC PUCKERS
12 . FABRIC IS "TUNNELING" UNDER STITCHES
13 . MACHINE NOT FEEDING FABRIC