Singer CLASS 99 instruction manual Breaking of Needle Thread Might be Caused by

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Class 99 & 99K

Breaking of Needle Thread Might be Caused by:

1.A knot in thread.

2.Improper threading -- see page 13.

3.Upper tension is too tight -- see pages 22 - 23.

4.Needle not pushed up as far as it will go into needle clamp -- see page 12.

5.Needle blunt or bent.

6.Thread too coarse for needle -- see page 11.

7.Roughened hole in throat plate.

8.Improper arrangement of threads to start sewing -- see page 18.

Breaking of Bobbin Thread Might be Caused by:

1.Improper threading of bobbin case -- see pages 17 - 18.

2.Bobbin thread tension too tight -- see pages 22 - 23.

Skipping of Stitches Might be Caused by:

1.Needle not pushed up as far as it will go into needle clamp -- see page 12.

2.Needle blunt or bent.

3.Needle too small for thread -- see page 11.

If machine runs heavily after standing idle for a long period, apply a few drops of paraffin at all oiling places, run machine for a few minutes, then wipe clean and oil the machine -- see pages 9 - 10.

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Contents Class 99 & 99K Sewing Machines Table of Contents Instructions for Operating the Machine Sewing SuggestionsElectrical Information LightTo Remove Bulb To Insert New BulbIf the Machine is Electrically Operated If the Machine is Hand Operated To Operate the Hand MachineIf the Machine is Treadle Operated Belt ShifterProtection Against Rust Damage To Oil the Machine and Stand Class 99 & 99K Needles and Thread To Set the Needle Upper Threading To Remove the Bobbin To Wind the Bobbin Class 99 & 99K Class 99 & 99K To Replace the BobbinTo Prepare for Sewing To Start Sewing To Start SewingTo Sew Bias Seams To Turn a CornerBasting To Remove the WorkTo Regulate Length of Stitch To Reverse the Direction of FeedTo Regulate Pressure on Presser Foot Thread TensionTo Regulate Needle Thread Tension To Regulate Needle Thread TensionBobbin Thread Tension Table of Contents Previous Page Next To Regulate Bobbin Thread TensionTo Adjust the Needle Thread Tension To Adjust the Tension on the Thread Take-up SpringTo Adjust the Bobbin Thread Tension To Clean the Stitch Forming Mechanism To Remove the Bobbin CaseRaising the Bobbin Case Latch To Replace Bobbin Case Removing the Bobbin CaseTo Replace Slide Plate Sewing SuggestionsBreaking of Needles Might be Caused by Breaking of Needle Thread Might be Caused by Breaking of Bobbin Thread Might be Caused bySkipping of Stitches Might be Caused by Class 99 & 99K Foot Hemmer ApplicationsHemming Hemmed Seams Hemming with Lace Lace Applied over HemBinder Inserting the BindingAdjustment and Operation Binder Binding Curved Edges Inside CurvesOutside Curves Gathering Foot ShirringAdjusting Points RufflerGathering Forming and Attaching a Ruffle in One Operation Pleating Group PleatingSeam Guide Zipper Foot Skirt Zipper Corded Welting Corded Seams Fashion Aids ButtonholerBlind Stitcher Bias Gauge EDGE-STITCHER Joining Lace and InsertionFrench Seams TuckingQuilter Adjustable Hemmer To make hems from 3/16 to 15/16 inch wideWide Hemming Tucker Darning or Embroidering Darning or Embroidering Needles