Euro-Pro 9136C manual Trouble Shooting Guide, Problem Cause Correction

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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.

 

 

Problem

Cause

Correction

Reference

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.The machine is not threaded correctly.

1.Rethread the machine.

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16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.The thread tension is too tight.

2.Reduce the thread tension.

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(lower number).

 

 

 

 

Upper thread

3.The thread is too thick for the needle.

3.Select a larger needle.

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4.The needle is not inserted correctly.

4.Remove and reinsert the needle (flat

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20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

side towards the back).

 

 

 

 

 

5.The thread is wound around the spool

5.Remove the reel and wind thread

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16

 

 

 

holder pin.

onto reel.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

6.The needle is damaged.

6.Replace the needle.

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1.The bobbin case is not inserted correctly.

1.Remove and reinsert the bobbin case

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and pull on the thread. The thread

 

 

 

 

&￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿￿

 

should pull easily.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong.

2.Check both bobbin and bobbin case.

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04

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.The lower thread tension is too tight

3.Loosen lower thread tension as

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described.

 

 

 

 

 

1.The needle is not inserted correctly.

1.Remove and reinsert needle(flat side

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towards the back).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.The needle is damaged.

2.Insert a new needle.

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Skipped

3.The wrong size needle has been used.

3.Choose a needle to suit the thread.

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stitches

4.The foot is not attached correctly.

4.Check and attach correctly.

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5.The machine is not threaded correctly.

5.Rethread the machine.

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6.The presser foot pressure is not strong

6.Adjusting the presser foot pressure.

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20

 

 

 

enough.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.The needle is damaged.

1.Insert a new needle.

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20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.The needle is not correctly inserted.

2.Insert the needle correctly (flat side

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20

 

 

 

 

towards the back).

 

 

 

 

 

3.Wrong needle size for the fabric.

3.Choose a needle to suit the thread

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and fabric.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Needle

4.The wrong foot is attached.

4.Select the correct foot.

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5.The needle clamp screw is loose.

5.Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten

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the screw.

 

 

 

 

 

6.The presser foot that is used is not

6.Attach the presser foot that is appro-

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appropriate for the type of stitch that

priate for the type of stitch that you

 

 

 

 

 

you wish to sew.

wish to sew.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

7.The upper thread tension is too tight.

7.Loosen the upper thread tension.

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1.The machine is not correctly threaded.

1.Check the threading.

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16

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2.The bobbin case is not correctly

2.Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.

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15

 

 

Loose

threaded.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.Needle/fabric/thread combination is

3.The needle size must suit the fabric

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21

 

 

 

wrong.

and thread.

 

 

 

 

 

4.Thread tension is wrong.

4.Correct the thread tension.

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Seam

1.The needle is too thick for the fabric.

1.Select a finer needle.

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2.The stitch length is adjusted wrong.

2.Readjust the stitch length.

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gather or

 

 

pucker

 

 

 

 

 

 

3.The thread tension is too tight.

3.Loosen the thread tension.

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Contents Page Page Important Safety Instructions Contents Appendix Principal Parts of the Machine Optional AccessoriesStandard Polarized plug information Connecting the Machine to the Power SourceConnecting the machine Foot controlAuto-lock button Function Buttons of the MachineReverse button Memory button Needle up/ down position buttonPlease Note Clear buttonStitch length adjustment button Stitch width adjustment buttonDirect pattern selection buttons/ Number buttons Mode selection buttonMirror button Direct Pattern Direct modeLCD Screen PatternPattern Chart Direction Patterns AlphabetsWinding the Bobbin Patterns Inserting the Bobbin Threading the Upper Thread Threading the Upper Thread Using the Needle Threader Raising UP the Lower Thread Cutting the ThreadAdjusting Presser Foot Pressure Replacing the NeedleMatching NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ Thread NEEDLE, FABRIC, Thread Selection GuideThread Tension Attaching the presser foot Changing the Presser FootAttaching the presser foot holder Removing the presser footType of Presser Foot Chart Application Needle Presser FootTWO-STEP Presser Foot Lifter To Raise or Drop the Feed DogsFree arm Useful SkillsReverse Sewing corners Sewing on the heavy fabricStraight Stitches and Needle Position Zigzag StitchesStretch Stitch Overcasting Stitches Using the overcasting footUsing the all purpose foot Blind HEM 5mm5mmButton Sewing Buttonhole Stitching Buttonhole Stitching Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics Eyelet Stitch Darning Stitch Darning Stitch Zipper Insertion Inserting a centered zipperZipper Insertion Narrow Hemming Triple cording CordingSingle cording Satin Stitch Sewing Quilting Scallop edging Scallop StitchScallop hem To gather and attach gathered fabric in one step GatheringGathered fabric Smocking Free Motion Darning Embroidery and Monogramming DarningEmbroidery MonogrammingFagoting Patchwork StitchingMirror Twin Needle Walking Foot Memory Combining patterns or lettersClearing patterns or letters To the Direct modeAdding patterns or letters Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern BH lever is not lowered Instruction animation message display Bobbin windingMaintenance Replacing the Light BulbCleaning the hook Trouble Shooting Guide Problem Cause CorrectionTrouble Shooting Guide Patterns-100 Quick Adjustment Reference ChartDirect patterns-10 ~7.0 ~1.0 Satin Stitches ~3.0 Cross ~4.5 Decorative ~7.0 ~3.0 Year Limited Warranty 021D9A0103 May/07 Euro-pro 9136C9200A9