TROUBLESHOOTING

TROUBLESHOOTING

If you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized dealer.

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This machine is equipped with a simple troubleshooting feature that can be used in case minor problems occur during

sewing. Press

 

, and then press

to display a list of problems. Press the key for the

 

 

 

 

 

appropriate problem, and then check for the causes that are displayed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Problem

 

Cause

Solution

Page

 

 

 

 

Upper thread breaks

The machine was threaded incorrectly (the spool

Rethread the machine correctly.

29

 

is installed incorrectly, the wrong spool cap was

 

 

 

used, the needle bar thread guide did not catch

 

 

 

the thread, etc.).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread is knotted or tangled.

Remove the knots and tangles.

−

 

 

 

 

 

The thread is too thick for the needle.

Check the table of fabric, thread and needle

37

 

 

 

combinations, and select the appropriate

 

 

 

 

combination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The upper thread tension is too strong.

Adjust the thread tension.

45

 

 

 

 

 

The thread is tangled.

Use scissors, etc., to cut the tangled thread and

−

 

 

 

remove it from the race (bobbin case), etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle with a new one.

35

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is installed incorrectly.

Reinstall the needle correctly.

35

 

 

 

 

 

There are scratches around the hole in the

Replace the needle plate, or consult your

−

 

needle plate.

authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are scratches around the hole in the

Replace the presser foot, or consult your

−

 

presser foot.

authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

 

There are scratches on the race (bobbin case).

Replace the race (bobbin case), or consult your

−

 

 

 

authorized dealer.

 

 

 

 

 

Bobbin thread breaks

Bobbin is set incorrectly.

Reset the bobbin correctly.

28

 

 

 

 

 

There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn’t

Replace the bobbin.

−

 

rotate properly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread is tangled.

Use scissors etc., to cut the tangled thread and

−

 

 

 

remove it from the race (bobbin case), etc.

 

 

 

 

 

Skipped stitches

The machine is threaded incorrectly.

Check the procedure for threading the machine

29

 

 

 

and rethread it correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread or needle is not suitable for the type

Check the table of fabric, thread and needle

37

 

of fabric being sewn.

combinations, and select the appropriate

 

 

 

 

combination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle with a new one.

35

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is installed incorrectly.

Reinstall the needle correctly.

35

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is defective.

Replace the needle.

35

 

 

 

 

 

Dust or lint has collected under the needle plate.

Remove the dust or lint with the brush.

138

 

 

 

 

Fabric puckers

The upper or bobbin threading is incorrect.

Check the procedure for threading the machine

28, 29

 

 

 

and rethread it correctly.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The spool is installed incorrectly.

Reinstall the spool correctly.

29

 

 

 

 

 

The thread or needle is not suitable for the type

Check the table of fabric, thread and needle

37

 

of fabric being sewn.

combinations, and select the appropriate

 

 

 

 

combination.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle with a new one.

35

 

 

 

 

 

The stitches are too long for sewing lightweight

Shorten the stitch length.

44

 

fabrics.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The thread tension is set incorrectly.

Adjust the thread tension.

45

 

 

 

 

 

The wrong presser foot was used.

Attach the correct presser foot.

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