Kenmore 17920, 17922 manual Iiii, Machine skips stitches, Fabric is certain knit or synthetic. Use

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Machine skips stitches

1.Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. - See page 16.

Fabric is certain knit or synthetic. Use

"Q NEEDLE"r_and "O FOOT",_.

3.Needle is bent or blunt. - Replace needle.

4.Needle is not all the way up into needle clamp. - See page 17.

5.Top thread tension is too tight. - Decrease top thread tension.

6. Presser foot pressure is too light. See page 15.

Needle thread breaks

1, Machine is started too fast. - Start to stitch at a medium speed.

2, Machine is not threaded correctly. See page 10.

3, Top thread tension is too tight. See

page 12.

4, Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. - See page 16.

5i Eye of needle has sharp edges. - Replace needle.

6i There are nicks or burrs at needleplate opening. - Replace needleplate or polish off burrs completely.

Bobbin thread breaks

li Bobbin case is not threaded correctly. - See page 9.

2, Lint accumulates in bobbin case or shuttle. - See page 21.

Machine does not feed fabric

1.Presser foot pressure is too light. - See page 15.

2.Thread is knotted under fabric.

3.Feed cover plate is attached on needle plate. - Remove feed cover plate.

Machine jams

1.Thread is caught in shuttle. Remove bobbin case and clean shuttle (see page 21 ).

2.Needle is damaged. - Replace needle.

3.Needle plate is bent. - Replace needle plate.

Machine will not sew

1.Hand wheel is not returned to stitching position. - Push in clutch.

2.Power cord is not connected. - Check plug.

3.Power/light switch is turned off. - Turn on the switch.

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Contents Table of Contents Identification Chart Front View Knowing Your Sewing MachineBack View ThreadFoot Control Setting UP Your MachineLIGHT/POWER Switch Accessory BOX Needle UP/DOWN SwitchBasting Switch Electronic Needle ControlButtonhole Accessories Presser FeetNeedle Optional AccessoriesOther Vital Items Sewing Spool Pins and CapsConverting Winding the Bobbin Threading the Bobbin Case Threading TOP Thread Threading Double NeedlePicking UP Bobbin Thread Balance Thread Tension ControlMore Tips on Thread Tension Stitch Width Control Stitch Selector IndicatorStitch WIDTH/NEEDLE Position Control Width of all the stitches produced on thisStitch Modifier Reverse Stitch LeverStitch Length Control Buttonhole Control Seam GuidesPresser Foot Lever Pressure RegulatorNeedle Fabric ChartNeedles To 10 stitches Per inchChanging Presser Feet Changing NeedlePresser Feet To attach the even feed foot Adjustable HolderEven Feed Foot Presser foot Thumb screw Screw a Clamp NarrowThis one attachment helps you join fabric EdgestitcherQuilting Guide ThisFeed Cover Plate Needle PlatesChanging Needle Plate Bobbin case Bobbin case stopperReplacing Bobbin Case Cleaning the Feed Dogs with a BrushCleaning and Oiling Shuttle Area Feed dogsIII Oiling Under TOP Cover PlateOiling Underside Changing Light Bulb Oiling in Face Cover PlateOiling in END Cover Plate Checking Performance Problems Stitches are irregularFabric is certain knit or synthetic. Use IiiiMachine skips stitches ==2. Starting to SEW III,i Ooo Turning a Square Corner Straight StitchingFastening a Seam Removing FabricDarning SettingsTemporary Sewing by Machine Free Basting MethodZipper Application Cording Quilting Narrow HemmingSatin Stitching Zigzag StitchingOvercasting BAR TackingEmbroidery MonogrammingAppliqueing IiiiiiiButton Sewing TapeTry ProcedureBlind Hemming Inside Finished Edge Guide Right Side Finished HEMStitch AdjustingStretch RecommendationRICK- Rack Stretch Stitch Smocking Stretch StitchPoint Stretch Stitch Elastic Stretch StitchStretch Stitch Corded Buttonholes Adjusting Stitch BalancePreparation Buttonhole MAKING-USING BU Tonhole AttachmentIuide block Gear Step URL-EDGE ButtonholeDjusting Stitch Density Stitch width control toIiiii SettingBound Buttonhole Cut diagonally into corners as shown. FigIiii Facing SideDecorative Embroidery Designs Adjusting Stitch Balance of Yellow PatternsTips on Design Stitching Sewing Machine

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