Problem

Skipping Stitches

Breaking Upper Thread

Breaking Bobbin Thread

Fabric not Moving

Machine Jamming Knocking Noise

PROBABLE CAUSE

Incorrect		size needle.
Certain		knits	and	synthetics.
Bent	or	blunt	needle,
Incorrect		setting		of	needle.
Tight	upper		thread		tension.

Starting to stitch too fast.

Improper threading.

Tight upper thread tension.

Incorrect size needle.

Sharp eye in needle.

Nicks or burrs on shuttle.

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

Improper bobbin case threading. Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.

Darning plate in place.

Stitch Length set at O.

Thread knotted under fabric.

Thread caught in shuttle.

Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.

CORRECTION

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Use "Q NEEDLE%.

Insert new needle. Reset needle.

Loosen upper thread tension,

Start to stitch at a medium speed.

Rethread machine.

Loosen upper thread tension.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric• Insert new needle•

Replace shuttle, or polish off burrs completely. Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Check bobbin case threading•

Clean bobbin case and shuttle,

Remove darning plate.

Adjust Stitch Length Control.

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

Disassemble and clean shuttle.

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

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