APPENDIX / ANEXO
Troubleshooting
If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems.
If the problem is still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.
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| The machine is not plugged in. | Plug the machine in. | page 15 | |
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The sewing | The main power switch is turned off. | Turn on the main power switch. | page 15 | |
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| You have not used the foot control- | Use the foot controller properly. | page 15 | |
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| The needle is not fitted properly. | Fit the needle properly. | page 16 | |
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| The needle clamp screw is loose. | Use a coin or screwdriver to firmly | page 17 | |
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| The needle is bent or blunt. | Replace the needle. | page 16 | |
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| You have not used the right combi- | Choose a thread and needle that are | page 39 | |
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| The presser foot you are using is not | Attach the presser foot that is correct for | – | |
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| The upper thread tension is too tight. | Loosen the upper thread tension. | page 38 | |
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The needle | You are pulling the fabric too much. | Lightly guide the fabric. | – | |
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breaks. | You have not fitted the spool properly. | Fit the spool properly. | page 32, 37 | |
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| The area around the hole in the nee- | Replace the needle plate. | – | |
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| dle plate is scratched. | authorized service center. |
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| The area around the hole in the | Replace the presser foot. | – | |
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| Replace the bobbin case. | – | |
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| You have not used a bobbin that has | Incorrect bobbins will not work |
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| properly. Only use a bobbin that has | page 26 | ||
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| You have not threaded the upper thread |
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| properly. (For example, you have not fit- | Correct the upper threading. | page 32 | |
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| There are knots or tangles in the | Remove any knots or tangles. | – | |
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| The needle is not appropriate for the | Choose a needle that is appropriate | page 39 | |
The upper | thread you are using. | for the type of stitch. | ||
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thread breaks. | The | Loosen the upper thread tension. | page 38 | |
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| The thread is tangled. | thread is tangled in the bobbin case, | page 70 | |
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| The needle is bent or blunt. | Replace the needle. | page 16 | |
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| You have not inserted the needle | Insert the needle properly. | page 17 | |
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