Sears 385.17724 owner manual Problem Probable Cause

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	PROBLEM			PROBABLE			CAUSE
		incorrect		size	needle.
	SMpping Stitches	Bent	or	blunt	needle,
	SMpping Stitches	incorrect		setting ot		needle.
		incorrect		setting ot		needle.
		Tight	upper thread			tension.

Starting to stitch too fast.

Improper threading.

Tight upper thread tension,

Breaking Upper Threadincorrect size needle.

Sharp eye in needle,

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle piate,

	Breaking	Bobbin	Thread		Improper	bobbin	threading.
	Breaking	Bobbin	Thread		Lint in bobbin holder or hook race.
					Lint in bobbin holder or hook race.
					Darning	plate in	place.
	Fabric	not Mowng			Stitch Length set at O.
	Fabric	not Mowng			Thread	knotted	under fabric.
					Thread	knotted	under fabric.
					Push-putt clutch is disengaged.
	Machine	Jamming	Knocking	Noise	Thread caught m hook race.
	Machine	Jamming	Knocking	Noise	Lmt {n bobbin holder or hook race.
					Lmt {n bobbin holder or hook race.

COR RECTION

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Insert new needfe.

Reset needle.

Loosen upper thread tension.

Start to stitch at a medium speed.

Rethread machine.

Loosen upper thread tension.

Choose correct slze needle for thread and fabric. Insert new needle.

Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely,

Check bobbin threading.

Clean bobbin holder and hook race,

Remove darning plate.

Adiust Stitch Length Control.

Place both threads back under presser foot before beginning to stitch.

Push in the clutch.

Disassemble and clean hook race.

Clean bobbin holder and hook race.

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