12. Is there a problem?
If something is not working, you can use the table below to try and correct the fault. If you are unable to remedy the fault by yourself, please contact Customer Service.
Warning!:
Before carrying out any maintenance work on the sewing machine, first pull the plug out of the power socket. This will prevent the risk of accidents due to the machine being started unintention- ally.
Fault / Problem: | Check: | Possible remedy: |
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Material is not moved through | Machine does not sew – | Press handwheel in! |
| Only the handwheel turns? |
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| Stitch length wheel set to "0"? | Set it at a value from "1“ to "4". |
| Presser pressure too weak? | Set the pressure lever higher. |
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Needle breaks | Needle set incorrectly? | Set flat end towards the rear! |
| Needle is bent? | Insert a new needle. |
| Are the needle + thread + material | Select the correct needle for the |
| as in the Table in Chapter 10? | thread and material. |
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The upper thread breaks | Was it threaded correctly? | It's best to |
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| beginning! |
| Zigzag setting too wide? | Try a smaller width. |
| Upper thread too taut? | Select the middle setting. |
| Scoring / scratches on the gripper? | Replace the gripper. |
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Lower thread breaks | Lower thread too taut? | Reduce the thread tension. |
| Needle set incorrectly? | Set flat end towards the rear! |
| Was it threaded correctly? | It's best to |
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| beginning! |
| Dust and fluff in the gripper? | Clean the gripper area |
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Ripples in the material | Thread tension too high? | Reduce the tension! |
| Foot pressure too high? | Reduce the foot pressure! |
| Are the needle + thread + material | Select the correct needle for the |
| as in the Table in Chapter 10? | thread and material. |
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