Singer 9960 instruction manual Helpful Hints, Problem Cause Correction

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HELPFUL HINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

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Machine not properly threaded.

Re-thread machine.

16

Upper thread

Thread entwined around bobbin.

Remove entwined thread.

15

breaks

Needle inserted incorrectly.

Re-insert needle.

8

 

Thread tension too tight.

Readjust thread tension.

21

 

Thread of incorrect size or poor quality.

Choose correct thread.

8

 

 

 

 

Lower thread

Bobbin threaded incorrectly.

Re-thread the bobbin.

15

breaks

Bobbin wound unevenly or too full.

Rewind the bobbin.

14

 

Dirt on the bobbin holder.

Clean the holder.

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Needle inserted incorrectly.

Re-insert needle.

8

Machine skips

Bent or blunt needle.

Insert new needle.

8

stitches

Incorrect size of needle.

Choose correct size needle for

8

 

 

fabric.

 

 

(on stretch fabric)

(use stretch needle)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine not properly threaded.

Re-thread machine.

16

Fabric puckers

Bobbin threaded incorrectly.

Re-thread the bobbin.

15

 

Blunt needle.

Insert new needle.

8

 

Thread tension too tight.

Readjust thread tension.

21

 

 

 

 

Machine makes

Bobbin threaded incorrectly.

Re-thread the bobbin.

15

loose stitches or

Machine not properly threaded.

Re-thread machine.

16

loops

Tension not adjusted properly.

Readjust thread tension.

21

 

 

 

 

Stitch pattern is

Presser foot is not suited for the pattern.

Attach correct foot.

25-

distorted

Thread tension is not balanced.

Adjust the thread tension.

21

 

Forward and reverse stitch is not balanced.

Adjust the forward and reverse

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Threader does

Needle is not raised.

Raise the needle.

10

not thread

Needle inserted incorrectly.

Re-insert needle.

8

needle eye

Bent needle.

Insert new needle.

8

 

 

 

 

Machine does

Feed dogs are lowered

Raise the feed dogs

11

not feed properly

Stitch length not suitable for fabric.

Regulate stitch length.

23

 

Lint and dust accumulated around feed dog.

Clean the feed dog area.

50

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric pulled while sewing.

Do not pull fabric.

18

 

Needle is hitting the presser foot.

Select correct foot and pattern.

25-

Needle breaks

Needle inserted incorrectly.

Re-insert needle.

8

 

Incorrect size needle or thread for fabric

Choose correct size needle and

8

 

being sewn.

thread.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine runs

Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook race and

Remove the needle plate and

50

with difficulty

feed dog.

bobbin holder and clean the

 

 

 

hook race and feed dog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cord not plugged into electrical outlet.

Insert plug fully into outlet.

9

 

Power switch is not turned on.

Turn on the switch.

9

Machine will not

Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right.

Push spindle to the left.

14

run

Presser foot is not lowered.

Lower the foot.

10

 

Buttonhole Sewing Mode;

 

 

 

* Buttonhole lever is not lowered completely.

Lower the buttonhole lever.

34

 

* Buttonhole foot is not attached.

Attach the buttonhole foot.

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Contents 9960 Important Safety Instructions Contents Blue neutral N Brown live L For European and Similar TerritoriesMain Parts Accessories Optional AccessoriesDust Cover Extension Table Changing the Presser FootChanging the presser foot Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing results Inserting the NeedleFABRIC, Thread Needle Table Type of Fabric Thread Size Needle Needle SizeFoot Controller Connecting MachineFunction of Each Part Extra Wide Table Control Panel To Turn OFF Audible Beep Winding the Bobbin Bobbin SettingSetting Spool of Thread on Spool PIN Removing the BobbinInserting the Bobbin Threading the Upper Thread Threading the MachineDrawing UP the Bobbin Thread 1. Raise the presser foot Threading the Needle EYEStarting to SEW Start and END of SeamUpper Thread Sensor Auto Tack Stitch Reverse StitchingTurning Corners Sewing Heavy FabricSeam Guide Thread Tension F3 F4 F5Helpful Hints MIRROR/REVERSE Stitch Selecting Utility Stitch PatternDirect Stitch Pattern Selecting Other Utility Stitch PatternsElongation Where to USE Each Stitch Straight Stitch Sewing Straight StitchStraight Stitch With Auto-lock Stitch Pattern No Basting Attaching the Darning Embroidery FootBasting Quilting Elastic Stitch SewingQuilting Joining the pieces of fabricElastic Band Sewing Zigzag Stitch SewingMULTI-STITCH Zigzag Free ARM SewingUsing the Overcasting Foot Using the General Purpose FootOvercasting Overlocking Blind HEM Stitching When sewing sharp angles Patch WorkApplique Inserting Zippers Centered Insertion Inserting Zippers Lapped Insertion To stitch around the zipper tab Diagram aButtonhole Sewing Page Bound Buttonhole Eyelet Automatic BAR-TACK Darning Thread Shank Sewing on ButtonsTriple Cording Narrow HemmingCording Single CordingAttaching the EVEN-FEED Foot Using the EVEN-FEED FootContinuous Decorative Pattern Sewing Thin FabricsDARNING/FREE-HAND Embroidery DarningFREE-HAND Embroidery Twin needle sewing may be used with decorative Twin Needle SewingSelecting Decorative & Letter Stitch selecting mode Decorative & Letter Stitch SewingShifting the Cursor To Check Selected Patterns Inserting PatternTo Delete Pattern Editing of Each Pattern Mirror / Reverse stitchElongation Setting the thread tension To Recall the Selected PatternsF1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F1 F3 F4 F5 Sewing Sewing the Selected PatternsLetter Stitch Pattern Decorative and Letter Stitch ChartAdjusting the Forward and Reverse Stitches Decorative Stitch PatternHook Race and Feed Dog MaintenanceCleaning Bobbin HolderHelpful Hints Problem Cause CorrectionMessages on LCD Page Page Page 9960English 34108 B0
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