Troubleshooting 255
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The upper thread
breaks.
The needle is not correctly
installed. Correctly install the needle. p.86
The needle set screw is loose. Use the Allen screw driver to
tighten the needle set screw. p.86
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle with a new
one. p.33, 86
The area around the hole in the
needle plate is damaged.
1Scratches/Burrs
Replace the needle plate or
consult your nearest authorized
dealer.
The needle is touching the
needle plate.
1Needle
2Needle plate hole
3Needle touching hole
Consult your nearest
authorized dealer.
The presser foot is set too high
and not correctly positioned.
The needle hits/touches the
presser foot.
Consult your nearest
authorized dealer.
The area around the embroidery
foot hole is damaged.
1Scratches/Burrs
Replace the presser foot.
Consult your nearest
authorized dealer.
Using a weak thread like a
metallic thread. Slow down the m achine
sewing speed. p.127
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