TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE
Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer.
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| 1.The machine is not threaded correctly. | 1.Rethread the machine. | Page | 16 |
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| 2.The thread tension is too tight. | 2.Reduce the thread tension. | Page | 22 |
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| Upper thread | 3.The thread is too thick for the needle. | 3.Select a larger needle. | Page | 21 |
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| 4.The needle is not inserted correctly. | 4.Remove and reinsert the needle (flat | Page | 20 | |
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| 5.The thread is wound around the spool | 5.Remove the reel and wind thread | Page | 16 |
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| holder pin. | onto reel. |
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| 6.The needle is damaged. | 6.Replace the needle. | Page | 21 |
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| 1.The bobbin case is not inserted correctly. | 1.Remove and reinsert the bobbin case | Page | 15 |
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| ! | 2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong. | 2.Check both bobbin and bobbin case. | Page | 13 |
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| 3.The lower thread tension is too tight | 3.Loosen lower thread tension as | Page | 22 | |
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| 1.The needle is not inserted correctly. | 1.Remove and reinsert needle(flat side | Page | 20 |
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| 2.The needle is damaged. | 2.Insert a new needle. | Page | 20 |
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| Skipped | 3.The wrong size needle has been used. | 3.Choose a needle to suit the thread. | Page | 21 |
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| stitches | 4.The foot is not attached correctly. | 4.Check and attach correctly. | Page | 62 |
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| 5.The machine is not threaded correctly. | 5.Rethread the machine. | Page | 16 |
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| 6.The presser foot pressure is not strong | 6.Adjusting the presser foot pressure. | Page | 20 |
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| 1.The needle is damaged. | 1.Insert a new needle. | Page | 20 |
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| 2.The needle is not correctly inserted. | 2.Insert the needle correctly (flat side | Page | 20 |
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| 3.Wrong needle size for the fabric. | 3.Choose a needle to suit the thread | Page | 21 |
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| Needle | 4.The wrong foot is attached. | 4.Select the correct foot. | Page | 62 |
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| 5.The needle clamp screw is loose. | 5.Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten | Page | 20 |
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| 6.The presser foot that is used is not | 6.Attach the presser foot that is appro- | Page | 62 |
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| appropriate for the type of stitch that | priate for the type of stitch that you |
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| you wish to sew. | wish to sew. |
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| 7.The upper thread tension is too tight. | 7.Loosen the upper thread tension. | Page | 22 |
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| 1.The machine is not correctly threaded. | 1.Check the threading. | Page | 16 |
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| 2.The bobbin case is not correctly | 2.Thread the bobbin case as illustrated. | Page | 15 |
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| 3.Needle/fabric/thread combination is | 3.The needle size must suit the fabric | Page | 21 |
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| wrong. | and thread. |
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| 4.Thread tension is wrong. | 4.Correct the thread tension. | Page | 22 |
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| Seam | 1.The needle is too thick for the fabric. | 1.Select a finer needle. | Page | 21 |
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| 2.The stitch length is adjusted wrong. | 2.Readjust the stitch length. | Page | 9 | |
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| 3.The thread tension is too tight. | 3.Loosen the thread tension. | Page 22 | ||
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