APPENDIX
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 7 | |
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The sewing | The main power switch is turned off. | Turn on the main power switch. | page 8 | |
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| You have not used the foot control- | Use the foot controller properly. | page 8 | |
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| The needle is not fitted properly. | Fit the needle properly. | page 8 | |
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| The needle clamp screw is loose. | Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten | page 9 | |
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| The needle is bent or blunt. | Replace the needle. | page 8 | |
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| You have not used the right combi- | Choose a thread and needle that are | page 26 | |
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| The presser foot you are using is not | Attach the presser foot that is correct | – | |
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| The upper thread tension is too tight. | Loosen the upper thread tension. | page 25 | |
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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 21, 25 | |
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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 16 | ||
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| You have not threaded the upper |
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| have not fitted the spool properly, or | Correct the upper threading. | page 21 | |
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| There are knots or tangles in the | Remove any knots or tangles. | – | |
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The upper | The needle is not appropriate for the | Choose a needle that is appropriate | page 26 | |
thread you are using. | for the type of stitch. | |||
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| The thread is tangled. | thread is tangled in the bobbin case, | page 44 | |
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| The needle is bent or blunt. | Replace the needle. | page 8 | |
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| You have not inserted the needle | Insert the needle properly. | page 8 | |
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